The Postman's Birthday 1 or 2-step 1914
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The postman depicted is wearing the uniform of the day: the double-peak shako hat, plus blue jacket with red piping which has four good conduct stripes. Our photographic collection holds images that show postmen in uniform with such stripes that were awarded for excellent attendance records, good time keeping and good work. The awarding of good conduct stripes ceased in 1914.
The music is written for piano and has lyrics
for the chorus only. It was composed by Montague Ewing (1890-1957) who also
wrote under the name Sherman Myers. The artist responsible for the front cover
was W George.
Publisher: Phillips & Page, Oxford Circus
Accession Number:
2005.82/3
