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
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