Hurrah for the Old Flag!, written by W. Dexter Smith, Jr., music by M. Keller – Antique Wall Art
(Originally scanned by the Library of Congress. Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)
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This rare antique engraving captures Hurrah for the Old Flag!, written by W. Dexter Smith, Jr., music by M. Keller in remarkable detail. An authentic image from the Library of Congress, it carries the weight of the real historical record.
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Hurrah for the Old Flag!, written by W. Dexter Smith, Jr., music by M. Keller
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Sheet music covers were a popular way to advertise a song, and this one carries a patriotic title, "Hurrah for the Old Flag!," with words by W. Dexter Smith, Jr., and music by M. Keller. Its engraving, made by H.F. Greene and copyrighted by G.D. Russell, dates to about 1865, the year the Civil War ended. Publishers of the period often rushed out songs celebrating the Union and its flag, so the cover reflects the wartime and postwar mood of national pride that made such pieces sell.
| Created / published | c1865. |
|---|---|
| Medium | 1 print : engraving. |
| Genre | Sheet music covers 1860-1870.Engravings 1860-1870. |
| Notes | LOT subdivision subject: Flags. Title and other information transcribed from caption card and item. Copyright by G.D. Russell. Engraving by H.F. Greene. |
| Source | Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division |
| Original scan | 892 × 1,536 px · prints to 3 × 5 in at 300 dpi |
| Reference | AMZ-SOTP-HPA-160763 |
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