'She's the real thing my baby', 1900. 'Compliments of Schubert Piano Co. - Manufacturers of Schubert Mandolin Pianos; words and music by Theo. H. Northrup'. From a collection of sheet music, some examples of which depict African Americans in a derogatory way. Other examples are songs by white musicians purporting to be black.

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