Sheet Music, 11th Hour Melody: Museum Object and Cultural History
Sheet Music, 11th Hour Melody: date made: 1956. maker: Palmer, King. maker: Sigman, Carl.
The object in the museum catalogue
In Biblical times, the eleventh hour was the last hour of the workday. In this music, the eleventh hour is the last hour before midnight, when two lovers must part.
The music is by King Palmer, with lyrics by Carl Sigman. The piece was recorded by Al Hibbler.
Materials, dates and provenance
- date made: 1956
- maker: Palmer, King
- maker: Sigman, Carl
- Object Name: sheet music
- Measurements: overall: .1 cm x 23 cm x 30.5 cm; 1/32 in x 9 1/16 in x 12 in
- place made: United States: New York, New York
- Subject: Mathematics
- Subject: Music
- ID Number: 1988.3086.117
- nonaccession number: 1988.3086
- catalog number: 1988.3086.117
- Credit Line: The Sam DeVincent Collection of American Music
- Data Source: National Museum of American History
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