Syren Polka
Creator(s)
J.H. Bufford & Co., lithographer.
Contributor(s)
Biscaccianti, Eliza, 1824-1896. Strakosch, Moritz, -1887, composer. Chickering, Charles F., 1827-1891, publisher.
Title
Syren Polka
Link to library catalog record
http://catalog.bostonathenaeum.org/vwebv/holdingsInfo?bibId=413821
Date
1849 .
Publisher
Boston (336 Washington St.) : Published by C.F.Chickering ; J.H.Bufford & Co's Lith. ,
Physical Description
1 sheet music cover : lithograph , b&w ; image 11 x 16 cm. , sheet 34 x 25 cm .
Summary
Subject : A vignetted scene of a mermaid embracing a youth . A lyre tosses in the waves beside them. The lettering of "Syren " is composed of acanthus leaves and flowers .
Notes
Sheet music can be digitized upon request . Inscribed in graphite in the upper right corner is , "from C.J.C. "
Subject(s)
Mermaids--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 1849.Syr
Source
SM0763.tif
Rights
Collection of the Boston Athenaeum. May not be reproduced or quoted without written permission. For more information, see http://www.bostonathenaeum.org/node/46
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