Pearlie Hurley

Lyricist / Composer: Richard R. Hanch

Publisher: John Stark & Son

Location: St. Louis, Missouri

Copyright Year: 1905

Form: Song

Notes: This relatively unknown song’s cover was designed by the engraver Nicholas L. Valtsin, the same engraver that Stark used for the rare first edition of Scott Joplin’s “Maple Leaf Rag.” This cover bears a striking resemblance to the earlier piece with similar lettering for both the title and publisher information