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NUGENT, Maude (1877-1958). American singer, songwriter and vaudeville performer. She was featured a number of times on television in the 1950’s while she was in her 80’s. She composed the song: “Sweet Rosie O’Grady” in 1896. This song was used by James Joyce in his novel “A Portrait of the Artist” as well as in “Finnegan’s Wake.” AMuQs, Nugent writes four bars of music and the words to “Sweet Rosie O’Grady” on printed music paper, measuring appx. 3.75”x9”. Beautifully inscribed, signed and dated “Sept. 14, 1944.” Quite scarce in this form ...........................$150.00
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