Sheet Music, "Come On Papa"

 
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Sheet Music, "Come On Papa"
Sheet Music, "Come On Papa"
Sheet Music, "Come On Papa"

Sheet Music, "Come On Papa"

Object number2017.043.28
Date1918
Associated LocationNew York City, New York
MediumPaper, Ink
Dimensions12 1/4 × 9 1/4 in. (31.1 × 23.5 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
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    DescriptionSheet music is for "Come On Papa." Lyrics and music were written by Edgar Leslie and Harry Ruby. It was in published in 1918 by Waterson, Berlin & Snyder, Co. of New York, New York. Artist Albert Wilfred Barbelle designed the sheet music cover. It features a woman and an American soldier in an embrace, as the soldier is driving a car. A woman, soldier, and Frenchman look on, and a pedestrian runs out of the way. Below this image is an inset photo of Eddie Cantor. It states on the cover, "Successfully introduced by Wellington Cross." It was written for voice and piano.

    The back cover is an advertisement with a sample selection of sheet music, "The Music of Wedding Chimes."
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