1884 NY, T. BRIGHAM BISHOP & CO Corner Card "SHOO-FLY" "JOHNNY .. MARCHING HOME"
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1884 NY, T. BRIGHAM BISHOP & CO Corner Card "SHOO-FLY" "JOHNNY .. MARCHING HOME"
1884 - MAR 17, New York CDS, Scott #210 Franking
T. Brigham Bishop & Co.
Bankers And Brokers, NY Corner Card
The letterhead is a copy of the original
contents of this letter
Addressed to J. W. Pickering Esq.
38 School St. Boston, Mass
SOME HISTORY of T. BRIGHAM BISHOP & CO.
Research took me to the publication of the minstrel tune “Shoo Fly, Don’t Bother Me,” which appears first in the newspapers during the winter of 1869. There is a dispute among today’s scholars over the composer and exact date the tune was written, with the most likely candidate being the Maine composer T. Brigham Bishop, who claimed to have written the song during the Civil War. Other composers of the day, like Billy Reeves and Frank Campbell, have also been credited with writing “Shoo Fly.” Regardless of authorship, it is clear from the newspapers that the song “broke out” in December of 1869 when it was performed in minstrel acts from New York to California. Multiple editions of single sheet ballads and sheet music exist from 1869 and 1870 featuring the tune and lyrics. Playbills in the Society’s collection feature the number starting in 1869 and continuing until nearly 1880. It was a popular song, indeed.
The Bishop Was a Very Interesting Character!
ON BACK of COVER
3-18-84 Receiving Cancel
Some minor edge wear on the cover, a bit more severe at right. The letter sheet copy is complete, with a tear. It probably dates back many years, but, I can't be sure of when it was copied from the original. This cover and letterhead is are Fine / VF Condition. <-- Condition Issues If Any. If there are wrinkles, waves, tears or missing pieces, I'll mention them. Please view the scans to form your own opinion on condition. Additional information upon request. Just message me! Thanks for looking, and thanks in advance for your bids or purchase!
1884 - MAR 17, New York CDS, Scott #210 Franking
T. Brigham Bishop & Co.
Bankers And Brokers, NY Corner Card
The letterhead is a copy of the original
contents of this letter
Addressed to J. W. Pickering Esq.
38 School St. Boston, Mass
SOME HISTORY of T. BRIGHAM BISHOP & CO.
Research took me to the publication of the minstrel tune “Shoo Fly, Don’t Bother Me,” which appears first in the newspapers during the winter of 1869. There is a dispute among today’s scholars over the composer and exact date the tune was written, with the most likely candidate being the Maine composer T. Brigham Bishop, who claimed to have written the song during the Civil War. Other composers of the day, like Billy Reeves and Frank Campbell, have also been credited with writing “Shoo Fly.” Regardless of authorship, it is clear from the newspapers that the song “broke out” in December of 1869 when it was performed in minstrel acts from New York to California. Multiple editions of single sheet ballads and sheet music exist from 1869 and 1870 featuring the tune and lyrics. Playbills in the Society’s collection feature the number starting in 1869 and continuing until nearly 1880. It was a popular song, indeed.
The Bishop Was a Very Interesting Character!
ON BACK of COVER
3-18-84 Receiving Cancel
Some minor edge wear on the cover, a bit more severe at right. The letter sheet copy is complete, with a tear. It probably dates back many years, but, I can't be sure of when it was copied from the original. This cover and letterhead is are Fine / VF Condition. <-- Condition Issues If Any. If there are wrinkles, waves, tears or missing pieces, I'll mention them. Please view the scans to form your own opinion on condition. Additional information upon request. Just message me! Thanks for looking, and thanks in advance for your bids or purchase!



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Listing Type | Gallery Listing |
Listing ID# | 224646664 |
Start Time | Fri 08 Nov 2024 11:11:18 (EDT) |
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