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“Dear Ireland When You’re Free”

Object Details

Description
This sheet music for the song “Dear Ireland When You’re Free” was written by P. J. Sweeney and composed by J.A.T. Noble. Originally published by S.W. Simpson in 1898, this sheet music appeared as a supplement to the “Sunday World” on March 3, 1898. The cover has an illustration of 3-leaf clover, and one leaf has picture of Robert Emmet, another leaf has picture of Charles Stewart Parnell. Both men are celebrated as Irish nationalists, and this song was a nationalist ode to Ireland.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
composer
Noble, J. A. T.
lyricist
Sweeney, P. J.
publisher
S. W. Simpson
publishing date
1898
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 13 3/4 in x 10 in; 34.925 cm x 25.4 cm
Object Name
sheet music

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