"By the Sad Sea Waves"

sheet music

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS & SHEET MUSIC
Benedict, Jules; Jollie, Samuel C.; Brown, Eliphalet M. (Jr.)
USA, NY, New York
1844
paper
13-1/4 x 10-1/4 in.

Sheet music, "By the Sad Sea Waves", ballad from the opera of the "Brides of Venice"; composed by Jules Benedict; published New York by Samuel C. Jollie, 385 Broadway, New York, n.d. [1844]; dedicated to Miss Virginia B. Wood; cover lithograph by Eliphalet M. Brown, Jr. (1816-1886), signed E Brown Jr./ 1844" of family's farewell to a sailor, depicting woman and 2 children on beach waving to sloop, cottage and cliff in background; 3 pages. See also similar pieces 1995.64.3, 1997.113.16, 2002.13.1.

2008.93.2