page_title: Lottie Gilson
hierarchical_section_title: Lottie Gilson
caption_attribution_description: English: Cover design includes drawing of unpaved road with low stone wall leading to a setting sun; on the left is a stately house with columns. Cover design includes photograph of Lottie Gilson with the caption: The peerless Lottie Gilson. Dealer's stamp on first page of music: Lord &amp; Co., The Modern Piano Dealers, Lawrence, Mass. Summary&#160;: The narrator, from the Northern United States, proposes to Rose from Georgia, who says yes; her father gives his consent to the marriage; after marriage, Rose's father's letters dwindle; on his deathbed he describes his sorry at having Rose leave but is happy for her. On cover: Introduced and sung with great success during her starring tour by Lottie Gilson. Statement of responsibility&#160;: words by Robert F. Roden&#160;; music by Max. S. Witt.
context_page_description: Lottie Gilson was a popular comedian and vaudeville singer of the 1880s and 1890s. She was billed as "The Little Magnet" in recognition of her ability to attract and engage audiences. Due to her popularity, she was much sought-after by Tin Pan Alley publishers to boost sheet music sales. Songs particularly associated with Gilson include "The Sunshine of Paradise Alley", "The Little Lost Child", "The Sidewalks of New York", and "My Mother Was a Lady".
context_section_description: Lottie Gilson (1862 – June 10, 1912) was a popular comedian and vaudeville singer of the 1880s and 1890s.  She was billed as "The Little Magnet" in recognition of her ability to attract and engage audiences.  Due to her popularity, she was much sought-after by Tin Pan Alley publishers to boost sheet music sales.  Songs particularly associated with Gilson include "The Sunshine of Paradise Alley", "The Little Lost Child", "The Sidewalks of New York", and "My Mother Was a Lady".
caption: Photograph of Lottie Gilson on "My little Georgia Rose" cover
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