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I Hope I Don't Intrude
Song Sheet
19th century (published)
19th century (published)
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'I Hope I Don't Intrude'. Song sheet for a song and dance written by W. H. Delahanty and performed by Delahanty and Hengler. The text is enclosed with a border of American State stars. The sheet is lettered with the name of the publisher and details of his trade.
Object details
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| Title | I Hope I Don't Intrude |
| Materials and techniques | Letterpress printing |
| Brief description | 'I Hope I Don't Intrude'. Song sheet for a song and dance written by Delahanty. The text enclosed with a border of American State stars. Published by William Schmidt, Baltimore, United States. 19th century. |
| Physical description | 'I Hope I Don't Intrude'. Song sheet for a song and dance written by W. H. Delahanty and performed by Delahanty and Hengler. The text is enclosed with a border of American State stars. The sheet is lettered with the name of the publisher and details of his trade. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Wm. J. Schmidt, 360 Mulberry Street, Baltimore. / Publisher of American, English, Irish, Dutch, Negro, Sailor, Soldier, Comic, Humorous, College, Sentimental, Social and Rligious [sic], Choice Selected Songs' (Lettered at bottom of sheet, below the song title, credits and lyrics.) |
| Object history | NB: The term "negro" was used historically to describe people of black African heritage but, since the 1960s, has fallen from usage and, increasingly, is considered offensive. The term is repeated here in its original historical context. |
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| Bibliographic reference | Edge, Kevin. The Art of Selling Songs : Graphics for the Music Business, 1690-1990. London : Futures Publications, 1991. p.35. |
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| Accession number | E.1327-1990 |
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| Record created | February 18, 2009 |
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