“Keep the Home Fires Burning (Till the Boys Get Home)”

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Object Details

lyricist

Ford, Lena Guilbert

composer

Novello, Ivor

publisher

Chappell and Co., Ltd.

Description

This sheet music is for the song “Keep the Home Fires Burning (Till the Boys Get Home).” The song’s lyrics were written by Lena Guilbert Ford, and the music was composed by Ivor Novello. The sheet music was published by Chappell & Co of New York in 1915. The simple cover lists the song as costing 60 cents. The song was an appeal for those at home during World War I to keep their heads up and keep their home fires burning while their hearts are yearning for their lads that are far away.

Location

Currently not on view

publishing date

1914

ID Number

1983.0313.05

accession number

1983.0313

catalog number

1983.0313.05

Object Name

sheet music

Physical Description

paper (overall material)

ink (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 12 in x 10 1/2 in; 30.48 cm x 26.67 cm

place made

United States: New York, New York

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Culture and the Arts: Entertainment

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Music & Musical Instruments

Sheet Music

Data Source

National Museum of American History

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a4-e27c-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_670694