"Three Bells Polka" (cover only)

sheet music

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS & SHEET MUSIC
Cook, T. J.; Gordon, S[tephen] T.; Sarony & Co.
USA, NY, New York
circa 1855
paper
13-1/4 x 10-1/4 in.

Sheet music, "Three Bells Polka" (cover only). Music by T. J. Cook. Published New York by S. T. Gordon, circa 1855. Dedicated to Capt. Creighton of the ship THREE BELLS. Circular color cover lithograph by Sarony & Co. of ship in storm, oval vignette portrait of Captain Creighton, and 2 other vignettes of ship in storm and lifeboat. Printed under picture "The gallant conduct of Capt Creighton of the Ship "THREE BELLS," in risking his own life to save those of his fellow beings/ on board of the ill fated San Francisco, has won for him the Admiration of the world, and made him the object of inumerable honours and eulogies." One page. See also 1933.94, 1959.1312, 1992.88.12, 1992.9.3, 1993.35.5, 1994.13.2, 1994.97.3, 1995.77.1. See also "Four Bells Polka".

2004.61.67