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“They Told Me Not to Love Him”

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Object Details

poet

Gallagher, W. D.

composer

Thomas, E.

publisher

J. W. Davies & Sons

Description

This sheet music is for the song “They Told Me Not to Love Him.” The song’s lyrics were written by the poet W.D. Gallagher, and the music was composed by E. Thomas. The sheet music was published by J.W. Davies and Sons of Richmond, Virginia around the middle of the 19th century. The cover is plain white, with the title and publishing information all in black text.

Location

Currently not on view

ID Number

1983.0363.03

accession number

1983.0363

catalog number

1983.0363.03

Object Name

sheet music

Physical Description

paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 12 3/4 in x 9 1/2 in; 32.385 cm x 24.13 cm

place made

United States: Virginia, Richmond

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Sheet Music

Data Source

National Museum of American History

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-2fa7-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_670721

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