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The suck-in polka
- Title
- The suck-in polka [graphic].
- Publication
- New York : H.H. Robinson, 1847.
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Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person. | Still image | Supervised use | *MGZFX Anon Suc 1 | Performing Arts Research Collections - Dance |
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- Description
- 1 print : lithograph, hand-colored; 35 x 21 cm.
- Summary
- Probably a sheet music cover illustration. Depiction of a young woman whose calf-length skirt and pose imply that she is a dancer. On the front of her skirt is superimposed a large bust-length image of a man making the derisive gesture of thumbing his nose. A banner below him reads "No you dont!"
- Subjects
- Genre/Form
- Lithographs.
- Sheet music covers.
- Note
- Caption title.
- Source (note)
- Lillian Moore.
- Biography (note)
- Although no information about this image or musical composition has been located, the words and gesture indicate seem to be meant as political commentary. The polka, a popular ballroom dance and musical form of the period, appeared in many incarnations during this time.
- Call Number
- *MGZFX Anon Suc 1
- OCLC
- 825555276
- Title
- The suck-in polka [graphic].
- Imprint
- New York : H.H. Robinson, 1847.
- Biography
- Although no information about this image or musical composition has been located, the words and gesture indicate seem to be meant as political commentary. The polka, a popular ballroom dance and musical form of the period, appeared in many incarnations during this time.
- Local Note
- Cataloging funds provided by Friends of Jerome Robbins Dance Division.Library's copy is trimmed.
- Source
- Gift; Lillian Moore.
- Connect to:
- Added Author
- Moore, Lillian. Donor
- Research Call Number
- *MGZFX Anon Suc 1