Published in 1921, this is another rare example of sheet music from Washington State. The cover was illustrated by Porter M. Griffith (1889-1969) and, quite frankly, this image doesn't really work in terms of creating a warm, loving portrait. In fact, it is a bit dark and creepy. The cat is a nice touch, though. I'm figuring those are pipe makin's on the side table?
When I was in high school I had a nodding acquaintance with a fellow in my class named Pete Blecha, who went on to become a figure in the Pacific Northwest music universe. Pete contributed a wonderful essay on the Morrison Music Company on HistoryLink. Here's a LINK.
The back cover lists other works from Morrison.
