Music Sheet, "Little Bo-Peep Has Lost Her Jeep," 1942

Summary

Love and romance in automobiles did not stop during World War II. They just took a seat in an army jeep. In this comic song, "Bo-Peep" loses her jeep twice. First her soldier boyfriend must return to base. When he returns, he unwisely lets her drive. She speeds through town and crashes. Bo-Peep has lost her jeep again.

Love and romance in automobiles did not stop during World War II. They just took a seat in an army jeep. In this comic song, "Bo-Peep" loses her jeep twice. First her soldier boyfriend must return to base. When he returns, he unwisely lets her drive. She speeds through town and crashes. Bo-Peep has lost her jeep again.

Artifact

Sheet music

Date Made

1942

Subject Date

1942

Creators

Bowne, Jerry 

DeVol, Frank 

Peer International Corporation 

Place of Creation

United States, New York, New York 

Creator Notes

Composed by Jerry Bowne and Frank DeVol and published by Peer International Corporation, New York City

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2011.187.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Orange (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 12 in.

Width: 9 in.

Inscriptions

Front cover: Little Bo-Peep has lost her Jeep / by JERRY BOWNE / and FRANK DE VOL / PEER INTERNATIONAL CORP. / SELLING AGENTS / SOUTHERN MUSIC PUB. CO., INC. / 1619 BROADWAY NEW YORK, N.Y. Handwritten on cover: Laura / Twyman Back cover: STANDARD SELECTIONS BY / HOAGY CARMICHAEL / LAZYBONES / Rockin' Chair / Lazy River / Georgia On My Mind / JUDY / Moon Country / (Is Home To Me) / SOUTHERN MUSIC PUB. CO. INC. 1619 BROADWAY, N.Y. / COPIES MAY BE SECURED AT YOUR LOCAL DEALER

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