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The Corsican Brothers

Music Score
ca. 19th century (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Front cover of music sheet for The Corsican Brothers, or La Vendetta, by Scrutore Trappe Esq. (probably a pseudonym), a new version of a popular ghost story. As sung by Mr J.W. Sharp and Mr T. Henry. Front cover illustration drawn and lithographed by A. Laby. Published in London ca. 19th century.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Titles
  • The Corsican Brothers (assigned by artist)
  • La Vendetta (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Printing ink on paper
Brief description
Front cover of music sheet for The Corsican Brothers, or La Vendetta, by Scrutore Trappe Esq., published in London ca. 19th century.
Physical description
Front cover of music sheet for The Corsican Brothers, or La Vendetta, by Scrutore Trappe Esq., published in London. Illustrated in black and white with five scenes from the drama, drawn and lithographed by A. Laby.
Front cover only.
Dimensions
  • Height: 35.2cm
  • Width: 25.5cm
Marks and inscriptions
'An entirely new version of a popular ghost story / Containing valuable hints on the subject of / Spiritual manifestations, mental psychology, clairvoyance, & spirit rappings, as seen / through a comic medium entitled / The Corsican Brothers / or La Vendetta / A. Laby del ct uth / by Scrutore Trappe Esq.e / Sung with great applause by Mr J.W. Sharp & Mr. T. Henry / Price 2/- / London, John Shapeherd, 98 Newgate Street'. (Printed on front cover.)
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Literary references
  • The Corsican Brothers
  • La Vendetta
Summary
Front cover of music sheet for The Corsican Brothers, or La Vendetta, by Scrutore Trappe Esq. (probably a pseudonym), a new version of a popular ghost story. As sung by Mr J.W. Sharp and Mr T. Henry. Front cover illustration drawn and lithographed by A. Laby. Published in London ca. 19th century.
Collection
Accession number
S.155-2012

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Record createdMarch 1, 2012
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