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This vintage sheet music cover, titled "A Nice Quiet Day; or The Postman's Holiday," is a charming piece of historical ephemera. It features an illustration of a postman in the center, dressed in his uniform and carrying letters, with a contented smile that suggests he's enjoying a rare day off from his duties. Surrounding him are various vignettes that depict scenes one might encounter on such a leisurely day—people boating, visiting landmarks like the Nelson’s Column, and enjoying the countryside. The artwork has an endearing quality typical of late 19th to early 20th-century illustrations. At the bottom left corner is noted singer Gus Elen who popularized this song—a reminder of how music and performance were intertwined with visual art during this era.
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