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J'ai Deux Amours

Object Details

Description
A piece of sheet music for the song "J'ai Deux Amours," performed by Josephine Baker. A cartoon print of Baker appears on the cover. She wears a peacock tail that a spotted cat plays with.
Transcription Center Status
Transcribed by digital volunteers
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Published by
Francis Salabert, French, 1884 - 1946
Written by
Géo Koger, French, 1894 - 1975
Vincent Scotto, French, 1874 - 1952
Created by
Henri Varna, French, 1877 - 1969
Subject of
Josephine Baker, American, 1906 - 1975
Date
1930
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 10 3/4 x 7 in. (27.3 x 17.8 cm)
Type
portraits
sheet music

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