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De Marsan, H. (fl. 1865) Oil on the Brain

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09617 Author/Creator: De Marsan, H. (fl. 1865) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Printed document Date: 1865 Pagination: 1 p. ; 26.2 x 18.2 cm. Order a Copy

A song sheet with the lyrics of a song "Oil on the Brain." It is about the oil rush and people who have discovered oil as a means of wealth. The lyrics to the song are surrounded by an artistic border with depictions of people.

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