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Masthead, Singers Journal

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A detail from the masthead of the Singers' Journal

Tags: Henry de Marsan, Singers' Journal

Ben Cotton Jr., Singer's Journal

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Vol. II, No.2

Tags: Ben Cotton Jr., Burt Wayne, Cotton & Birdue, Wayne & Lovely

Appleton advertisement 1863

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Tags: Ben Cotton, D.C. Appleton

The Jockey Hat and Feather

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As sung by Ben Cotton

Tags: Ben Cotton, Charles Magnus, The Jockey Hat and Feather

Aggie Asthore

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Favorite Ballad / by Ben Cotton ; arranged by Geo. T. Evans
"Respectfully dedicated to the ladies of San Francisco."

Tags: Aggie Asthore, M. Gray

Comical Alphabet Song

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The Comical Alphabet Song, as Sung Nightly before Delighted Audiences, by the only Ben Cotton

Ben Cotton & Sam Sharpley's Minstrels

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Programme: Ben Cotton & Sam Sharpley's Minstrels

Tags: Ben Cotton, Sam Sharpley

Abraham's Daughter, Cover

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Sheet music for Abraham's Daughter, as sung by Ben Cotton, arranged by F.H.H. Oldfield

Tags: Bryan & Johnston

Detail: Stereoscopic View, Taunton Music Hall, Taunton, MA

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A large poster, announcing a performance of Ben Cotton and Sam Sharpley's Minstrels, is leaning against the side of the building. The poster is partially obscured by a horse and wagon.

Tags: W. Battelle

Stereoscopic View, Taunton Music Hall

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Tauton Music Hall, Taunton MA.

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