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“Stand By Your Colors”

Object Details

Description (Brief)
This sheet music is for the song “Stand By Your Colors” that was written and composed by Ella Thomas and arranged by Houston Johns. The sheet music was published by Ella Thomas of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1915. The cover has an illustration of a soldier holding a rifle facing a sailor holding a sword, with the flag of the United States between them.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
1915
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 13 1/2 in x 10 1/4 in; 34.29 cm x 26.035 cm
Object Name
sheet music

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