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Dennis' quick step

Collection Type

  • Ephemera

Date

1844

Location Note

Library and Archives. Stacks. Sheet Music. General Collection

GUSN

GUSN-193844

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Description

Cover depicts two soldiers in uniform. Their hats bear the insignia "MR." The city of Boston can be seen in the distance, as well as a military encampment.

Details

Descriptive Terms

soldiers
military camps
sheet music
prints (visual works)

Additional Identification Number

Sheet music project number SMHNE650

Physical Description

1 print : lithograph

Collection Code

EP001

Collection Name

Ephemera collection

Reference Code

EP001.10.TMP.056

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Knaebel, Simon (Arranger)
Thayer & Co. (Boston, Mass.)
Keith's Music Publishing House (Publisher)

Material Type

sheet music
prints (visual works)

Other People

Dennis, Louis, b. 1822

Other Organizations

Boston Brass Band
Mechanic Riflemen

Accruals Note

Included in the Sheet Music Images Database.
Military
"From the opera De Louis de Mall, Arranged for the piano forte by Simon Knaebel, and most respectfully inscribed to Capt. Louis Dennis, and the members of the Mechanic Riflemen by the Boston Brass Band. Performed for the first time on their first parade, 23rd May 1844."

Description Level

Item

Place of Publication

Boston, Mass.

Publisher

Keith's Music Publishing House

Location Note

Library and Archives. Stacks. Sheet Music. General Collection

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