Smithsonian Collections
“Till the Sands of the Desert Grow Cold”
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- Description (Brief)
- This sheet music is for the song “Till the Sands of the Desert Grow Cold.” The song’s lyrics were written by George Graff Jr., and the music was composed by Ernest R. Ball. The sheet music was published by M. Witmark and Sons of New York City in 1911. The sheet music has a plain white cover with plain black lettering, and the song’s lyrics are typical of a love song written during this period.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- composer
- Ball, Ernest R.
- lyricist
- Graff, Jr., George
- publisher
- M. Witmark & Sons
- Date made
- 1911
- Physical Description
- paper (overall material)
- ink (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 13 1/2 in x 10 1/2 in; 34.29 cm x 26.67 cm
- Object Name
- sheet music
- Object Type
- Sheet Music
- sheet music
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- Cultural and Community Life: Entertainment
- Music & Musical Instruments
- Popular Entertainment
- Sheet Music
- ID Number
- 1983.0313.19
- accession number
- 1983.0313
- catalog number
- 1983.0313.19
- Place Made
- United States: New York, New York City
