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Music cover, Coal-Black Mammy from Co-Optimists
Music cover, Coal-Black Mammy, foxtrot song, written by Laddie Cliff, composed by Ivy St Helier, at the Palace Theatre, London, sung in The Co-Optimists Date: 1921
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Cliff Coal Composed Foxtrot Francis Helier Hunter Laddie Price Sheet Shillings Song Sung Words 1921 Mammy Musical
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This music cover from the 1920s showcases the iconic image of "Coal-Black Mammy," a foxtrot song written by Laddie Cliff with music composed by Ivy St. Helier. The cover was printed for the performance of The Co-Optimists at the Palace Theatre in London during 1921. The image of the "Coal-Black Mammy" was a popular archetype during this era, often portrayed as a loyal, jovial, and maternal figure in minstrel shows and musical productions. The cover design features a striking illustration of a coal-black mammy figure, dressed in traditional plantation attire, with a kerchief tied around her head and a welcoming smile on her face. The title of the song, "Coal-Black Mammy," and the words "Foxtrot" and "Sung in The Co-Optimists" are prominently displayed at the top of the cover. The price of the sheet music is indicated at the bottom left corner, with the price listed as "6d," which was equivalent to six shillings or thirty pence in modern currency. The entertainment industry was a major form of leisure and social activity during the 1920s, and sheet music covers like this one offer a glimpse into the popular culture of the time. The image of the coal-black mammy was a complex and controversial representation of race and identity during the 1920s, and its continued popularity raises important questions about the role of stereotypes in entertainment and society. Despite the controversy, the image of the coal-black mammy remained a popular figure in music and performance throughout the 1920s and beyond, with artists like Francis Day and Hunter Menhinick performing the song in various productions.
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