Yokohama Maid - A Japanese Comic Operetta in Two Acts Written and composed by Arthur A. Penn
Vocal score with libretto booklet together as issued. With things Japanese still popular, numerous plays with a Japanese theme were performed. In many cases, like Yokohama Maid, the names of the 'Japanese' characters were rather derogatory such as, 'Muvon Yu', 'Ah No', 'Kissimee' and 'Tung-Waga'.
New York. M. Witmark & Sons. 1915. Vocal score 94pp. 28.1 x 22.5cm. Libretto booklet 24pp. 26.6 x 17.5cm.
Both in good to very good condition. Some general age wear and one stain affecting the centre edge of the first few pages of the vocal score. Binding a bit worn but solid. Minor chipping at edges. Previous owner's name, 'Harvey H. Goodwin NH '23' written on cover of vocal score. b32060576
