"Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair", 1854
THF722 / "Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair", 1854
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Artifact Overview
Stephen Collins Foster became the first American composer to earn his livelihood solely by writing songs. Foster's memorable melodies blended the musical traditions of British and African Americans. Foster's songs, including "Oh! Susanna," "Old Folks at Home," "Camptown Races," and "My Old Kentucky Home," have become classics that are still widely known and sung today.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Sheet music
Date Made
1854
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Music composed by Stephen Collins Foster, published by Firth, Pond & Co., and lithographed by Sarony & Co.
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
35.777.90
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Dimensions
Height: 13.5 in
Width: 10 in
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