by William Brighty Rands (1823 - 1882)
Language: English
This is her picture — Dolladine — The beautif'lest doll that ever was seen! Oh, what nosegays! Oh, what sashes! Oh, what beautiful eyes and lashes! Oh, what a precious perfect pet! On each instep a pink rosette; Little blue shoes for her little blue tots; Elegant ribbons in bows and knots. Her hair is powdered; her arms are straight, Only feel, she is quite a weight! Her legs are limp, though; — stand up, miss! — What a beautiful buttoned-up mouth to kiss!
Composition:
- Set to music by Amy Marcy Cheney Beach (1867 - 1944), "Dolladine", op. 75 (Four Children's Songs) no. 3, published 1914 [ treble voice and piano ]
Text Authorship:
- by William Brighty Rands (1823 - 1882), "Dolladine"
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