Jewett & Company Publishers handkerchief printed with lines of music and lyrics for "Little Eva Song"
Content Description
This item is a linen handkerchief produced by Jewett & Company Publishers in 1852, with two lines of sheet music from "Little Eva Song", which was written by John G. Whittier, with music set by Manuel Emilio, and inspired by Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin. The item also has floral border designs, and within those border designs text printed to promote the book. The handkerchief measures 11 1/4 by 12 1/3 inches. This is a first edition of the publisher's promotional linen broadside.
Source: Abe Books. "Little Eva Song Uncle Toms by Stowe Harriet Beecher." Accessed March 16, 2018. https://www.abebooks.com/book-search/title/little-eva-song-uncle-toms/author/stowe-harriet-beecher/
Dates
- Creation: 1852
Creator
- John P. Jewett and Company (Boston, Mass.) (Organization)
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Conditions Governing Use
Single copies may be made for research purposes. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions. It is not necessary to seek our permission as the owner of the physical work to publish or otherwise use public domain materials that we have made available for use, unless Johns Hopkins University holds the copyright.
Biographical / Historical
Jewett & Company Publishers was a Boston publishing company owned by John P. Jewett, made famous by the publication of Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin, to which he owned the rights.
Extent
.14 Cubic Feet (1 flat box (14.5 x 1.5 x 11.5))
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Jewett & Company Publishers was a Boston publishing company owned by John P. Jewett, made famous by the publication of Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin, to which he owned the rights. This collection includes a linen handkerchief produced by Jewett & Co. Publishers in 1852, with two lines of sheet music from "Little Eva Song," which was written by John G. Whittier, with music set by Manuel Emilio, and inspired by Uncle Tom's Cabin.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Robena D. Robinett in February 2017, in memory of her sister, Anne J. Robinett, teacher.
Processing Information
Processed by Annie Tang and Charlotte Gassoway in March 2018.
Subject
- Robinett, Anne J. (Anne Jeffrey) (Person)
Genre / Form
Topical
Uniform Title
- Title
- Guide to the Jewett & Company Publishers handkerchief printed with lines of music and lyrics for "Little Eva Song"
- Author
- Annie Tang and Charlotte Gassoway
- Date
- March 2018
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
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