Creator(s)	J.H. Bufford's Lith., lithographer.
Contributor(s)	Balfe, M. W. (Michael William), 1808-1870, composer. Ryan, Desmond, author. Oliver Ditson & Co., publisher.
Title	The first kiss
Link to library catalog record	http://catalog.bostonathenaeum.org/vwebv/holdingsInfo?bibId=415014
Date	[1860].
Publisher	Boston (Washington St.) : Published by Oliver Ditson & Co. ; Boston : J.H.Bufford's Lith.,
Physical Description	1 sheet music cover : tinted lithograph ; image 23 x 21 cm., sheet 34.3 x 26.5 cm. + 8 pages of sheet music
Summary	Subject: A moonlit scene on an Italianate terrace. A young man attempts to kiss a young lady who shies away. A second man watches the episode grasping the hilt of his sword in anger or jealousy.
Notes	Sheet music can be digitized upon request. Plate no.8806. Warm beige and pink used with very subtle gradation of tone.
Local notes	Gift of Charles E.Mason, Jr. October 1971. #1971.21.
Provenance	Mason, Charles E. donor
Subject(s)	Courtship--Pictorial works. Night--Pictorial works.
Genre terms	Lithographs--United States--1860-1870. Sheet music covers--United States--1860-1870.
Location/Call number	Prints and Photographs Dept. (Appointment required) A TS c.1860.Fir
Source	SM0892.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