Campmeetin Time 1906 Sheet Music Black Americana Coon Song Williams Van Alstyne

Item Specifics:

Format: Sheet Music

Publication Year: 1906

Publisher: Jerome H. Remick & Co.

Composer: Egbert Van Alstyne

Lyricist: Harry Williams

Cover Illustrator: André de Takacs

Genre: Black Americana, Vintage Popular Music, Coon Song

Instrument: Piano, Voice

Product Description:

Up for sale is a complete, original 1906 printing of the vintage sheet music "Campmeetin' Time". This piece is historically significant as an example of early 20th-century Black Americana and the "coon song" craze that swept through American popular culture at the turn of the century.

The piece features lyrics by Harry Williams and music by Egbert Van Alstyne. The front cover showcases highly striking, stylized caricature artwork by famed sheet music illustrator André de Takacs, depicting a dramatic camp meeting revival scene.

Details:

• Publisher: Jerome H. Remick & Co. (Successors to the Whitney-Warner Pub. Co.)

• Copyright Date: 1906 (MCMVI)

• Pages: Includes full front/back covers and 3 inside pages of notation.

• Back Cover Advertisement: Features a prominent full-page promo and score preview for "Cheyenne (Shy Ann)" by the same songwriters.

Condition:

This is an authentic vintage paper item over 120 years old. It shows typical signs of age and handling, including edge wear, surface smudging, and minor spine splitting. Please review the high-resolution photos provided to assess the exact condition before purchasing.