Creator(s)	B.W. Thayer & Co., lithographer.
Contributor(s)	Russell, Henry, 1812-1900, composer. Starr, Leander, Mrs. Willig's Music Store. Geo. P. Reed (Firm), publisher.
Title	I'm afloat! I'm afloat!
Link to library catalog record	http://catalog.bostonathenaeum.org/vwebv/holdingsInfo?bibId=413612
Date	1841.
Publisher	Boston (17 Tremont St.) : Published by Geo.P.Reed ; B.W.Thayer's Lithog.,
Physical Description	1 sheet music cover : lithograph on paper ; image 24 x 16.5 cm., sheet 32.3 x 25. cm. + 4 pages of sheet music
Summary	Subject: Ornamental cover printed in red/rose ink. Beneath lettering appears a vignette of two ships at sea. Two decorative columns of stylized dolphins, acanthus leaves, flowers, urns, griffons, and fountains flank the lettering. A cupid riding a dolphin appears above the lettering. A facsimile of Henry Russell's signature is included in the design.
Notes	Sheet music can be digitized upon request . Title continues: A song. The music composed and respectfully dedicated to Honorable Mrs.Leander Starr by Henry Russell. Black hand-stamped oval seal: Willig's / Music Store / Baltimore, is at bottom center of cover. Copyrighted by William H.Oakes.
Local notes	Print Fund. November 1985. #1985.05.
Subject(s)	Decoration and ornament--Pictorial works. Lettering--Pictorial works.
Genre terms	Lithographs--United States--1840-1850. Sheet music covers--United States--1840-1850.
Location/Call number	Prints and Photographs Dept. (Appointment required) A TS 1841 Im
Source	SM0565.tif
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