H Beard Collection
Sheet Music
ca. 1749 (printed)
ca. 1749 (printed)
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A mounted section of the sheet music for a song in 'Mr Garrick's Lethe', the first line of which begins "Ye mortals whom fancies and troubles perplex...". It was sung by Mr. John Beard (1716? - 1791). On the rear of the mount are two further typed verses, dated 1749.
This is part of the Harry Beard Collection.
This is part of the Harry Beard Collection.
Object details
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| Title | H Beard Collection (named collection) |
| Materials and techniques | print, ink on paper |
| Brief description | Sheet music for a song in David Garrick's Lethe, or Aesop in the Shades, sung by John Beard, first performed at Drury Lane Theatre 17 April 1740 . Harry Beard Collection. |
| Physical description | A mounted section of the sheet music for a song in 'Mr Garrick's Lethe', the first line of which begins "Ye mortals whom fancies and troubles perplex" sung by Mr. Beard. On the rear of the mount are two further typed verses dated 1749. |
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| Literary reference | Lethe |
| Summary | A mounted section of the sheet music for a song in 'Mr Garrick's Lethe', the first line of which begins "Ye mortals whom fancies and troubles perplex...". It was sung by Mr. John Beard (1716? - 1791). On the rear of the mount are two further typed verses, dated 1749. This is part of the Harry Beard Collection. |
| Other number | F.40-16 - H Beard collection numbering |
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| Accession number | S.140-1989 |
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| Record created | April 23, 2010 |
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