On this day of renown, all joys shower down …

Revolutionary Era broadsides, 1775-1783

[New York]

[Hugh Gaine?]

1779-04-23
[1779]

1 sheet ([1] p.) ; 27 x 23 cm

Eleven numbered stanzas printed in double columns divided by type ornament rule. Type ornament rule and border. Title taken from first two lines of text. Dated: New-York, April 23, 1779. Type ornaments at sides previously used by John Holt. Cf. Evans 14034 and 14325. Other ornaments used by Hugh Gaine, who probably was the printer. New-York Historical copy imperfect: title cropped, missing. Ms. note on verso: [illegible] for St. Geo. Day by the Rev. Mr. Odell. References: Bristol B4934. Reilly, E.C. Colonial printers’ ornaments 520, 576, 583.

Broadsides -- SY1779 no.3
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broadsides (notices)
songs (musical compositions)

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