Black Americana Novelty Jazz Song Vintage Sheet Kusic Illustrated

at the coffee coolers tea, now will be jazz song, by Alex Sullivan and Harry De Costa; copyright 1918. Light foxing mainly to back page and margins. At the Coffee Cooler’s Tea
This 1918 sheet music for a novelty jazz song by Alex Sullivan and Harry De Costa features a vibrant, Art Deco-inspired cover illustration by Starmer. The colorful scene depicts a lively social gathering with elegantly dressed men and women dancing and conversing, set against a tropical backdrop with palm silhouettes. The composition captures the upbeat and fashionable spirit of early jazz culture during the World War I era. Published by M. Witmark & Sons, the piece is a testament to the popularity of jazz and its influence on social entertainment at the time. This illustration reflects the racial stereotypes prevalent in early 20th-century entertainment, which are considered offensive by today’s standards.