Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
Archer H. Townley composed "The Down-East Quick Step," which he dedicated to John Neal of Portland.
Neal (1793-1876) was an author and art critic and noted figure in Portland.
A. Shirley & Son printed the sheet music, which Townley published.
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About This Item
- Title: 'Down-East Quick Step,' 1841
- Creator: Arthur H. Townley
- Creation Date: 1841
- Subject Date: 1841
- Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Dimensions: 38 cm x 26 cm
- Local Code: Sheet Music 20
- Object Type: Text
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Quickstep (Dance)
- Maine--Songs and music
- Piano music
- Neal, John, 1793-1876--Commemoration
- Sheet music
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Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
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