The Sad Sweet End of the Day

From 1906. The calligraphy of the series title dominates, while the actual content title is underlined in a list. But the Jazz Age awaits.

Humoreske

This crowded calligraphy was published in 1914, making it a century old. And hey, fittingly it was published by Century Music Publishing Company!

Souvenir of Love

Here's an appropriate bit of sheet music for St. Valentines Day! Published in 1924, cover illustrator is not credited.

I've never liked using shading film and would rather employ direct line drawing to create texture and contrast, as this artist did 90 years ago.