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The coon with the big white spot

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@ Music Division. The New York Public Library

Gurney, Frank J

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Cover illustration shows a stereotyped drawing of an African American made to look like a person in blackface, a white spot on his left cheek, wearing a top hat, dressed in jacket with a tie and striped pants, and 3 dice at his feet.On cover: Sung with great success by Miss Flo. Irwin, in "Gentleman Joe" Co. Also introduced with great success in "Uncle Tom's Cabin" at the Tivoli Opera House, San Francisco, Cal. Sung in all the leading comedies.Text of song refers to Hoodoo.
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Scores
Created Date:
1895
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American popular songs

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Music Division. The New York Public Library

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The New York Public Library