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“I Love You in the Same Old Way”

Object Details

Description
This sheet music is for the song “I Love You in The Same Old Way.” The song was written by Walter H. Ford and composed by John W. Brattor, and published by Witmark and Sons in 1896. The cover features the portraits of Maxwell and Simpson who originally sang and illustrated the song in their Vaudeville routine. In performances of illustrated songs, pre-photographed scenes that conveyed the content of the song would be projected on the stage behind the performers as a visual aid for the audience.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
lyricist
Ford, Walter H.
composer
Bratton, John W.
publisher
M. Witmark & Sons
publishing date
1896
Credit Line
Gift of C. Malcolm Watkins
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 14 in x 11 in; 35.56 cm x 27.94 cm
Object Name
sheet music

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