{"product_id":"alone-and-forsaken-sheet-music-1875","title":"Alone and Forsaken Victorian Sheet Music | 1875 | Ed H. Benedict | Illustrated Cover | J.W. Smith Jr. \u0026 Bro.","description":"\u003cp\u003ePublished in \u003cb\u003e1875\u003c\/b\u003e by \u003cb\u003eJ. W. Smith Jr. \u0026amp; Bro.\u003c\/b\u003e of Brooklyn, New York, this original edition of \u003cb\u003eAlone and Forsaken \u003c\/b\u003ecombines a complete vocal and piano score with an illustrated Victorian cover depicting a solitary traveller against a series of symbolic landscape vignettes. Issued during the years following the American Civil War, it reflects the period's popularity of sentimental parlour music and decorative sheet music covers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal 1875 American sheet music for \u003cb\u003eAlone and Forsaken\u003c\/b\u003e, with words by \u003cb\u003eMrs. L. L. Tucker\u003c\/b\u003e and music by \u003cb\u003eEd. H. Benedict\u003c\/b\u003e. Published by \u003cb\u003eJ. W. Smith Jr. \u0026amp; Bro.\u003c\/b\u003e of Brooklyn, New York, this edition features an illustrated pictorial cover depicting a dejected looking traveller seated with his luggage, surrounded by vignettes of ships, wagons, rural landscapes and distant homes that reflect the song's theme of separation and longing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe title is dedicated \u003cb\u003e\"To Bessie T. B. Benedict\"\u003c\/b\u003e and was published in 1875, with distribution through music dealers in Brooklyn, New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Detroit. The rear cover carries a full-page advertisement for Alphonzo Smith's Brooklyn piano and organ business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet music measures \u003cb\u003e10 1\/2 inches by 13 1\/2 inches\u003c\/b\u003e and consists of \u003cb\u003e6 pages\u003c\/b\u003e, including the illustrated front cover and advertising back cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sheet music remains in very good condition for its age. There is toning together with wear, tears and small losses along the spine and edges. The original binding remains intact, and the music is complete and easily readable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn original 1875 issue with an illustrated Victorian cover, complete musical score and period publisher's advertisement—the interesting typography and detailed image make this a compelling example of post Civil War sentiment and a wonderful display piece….\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47832955977833,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1559\/files\/Alone-and-Forsaken-Sheet-Music_7ee2e7fa-c304-4582-8bcb-ecc04d1dfe43.jpg?v=1784988046","url":"https:\/\/www.poppysvintageclothing.com\/fr\/products\/alone-and-forsaken-sheet-music-1875","provider":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}