Smithsonian Collections
“Why Dost Thou Not Love Me?”
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- Description (Brief)
- This sheet music for the English version of the song, “Why Dost Thou Not Love Me?” was created by A. W. Tams and the music was revised and arranged by Louis Raymond. The sheet music was first published by William A. Pond and Co. in 1900. The music appeared as a supplement to New York Herald, on June 14, 1903. The cover features an illustration of a man who has dismounted from his horse and cast down his hat and riding crop. His arms are outstretched towards a spectral vision of his lady love in a tree.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- lyricist
- Tams, A. W.
- composer
- Raymond, Louis
- publisher
- William A. Pond & Co.
- date made
- 1900
- Physical Description
- paper (overall material)
- ink (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 14 in x 10 1/8 in; 35.56 cm x 25.7175 cm
- Object Name
- sheet music
- leaflet
- See more items in
- Cultural and Community Life: Entertainment
- Music & Musical Instruments
- Popular Entertainment
- Sheet Music
- ID Number
- 1982.0440.66
- accession number
- 1982.0440
- catalog number
- 1982.0440.66
- place made
- United States
