[Ads-l] Antedating of "Zip Coon"

[Shapiro, Fred]

zip coon (OED 1833)

1832 Mississippi Journal and Natchez Advertiser (Natchez, Miss.) 23 Nov. 2/3 (Newspapers.com)

Last night, "Mazeppa" was performed for the Benefit of Mr. Farrell.  The house was crowded, and every one delighted with "Zip Coon."

Fred Shapiro

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