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I'm the Lying Dutchman Gay

Music Score
ca. late 19th century - early 20th century (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Front cover of music sheet for I'm the Lying Dutchman Gay, from the burlesque of The Lying Dutchman. Composed by Alfred Lee, and sung by J.G. Taylor at the Strand Theatre. Published in London by C. Sheard, ca. late 19th century - early 20th century.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Titles
  • I'm the Lying Dutchman Gay (assigned by artist)
  • The Lying Dutchman (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Chromolithograph on paper
Brief description
Front cover of music sheet for I'm the Lying Dutchman Gay, composed by Alfred Lee, published in London, ca. late 19th century - early 20th century.
Physical description
Front cover of music sheet for I'm the Lying Dutchman Gay, composed by J.G. Taylor, published in London. Illustrated in colour with full-length portrait of gentleman wearing a green blazer and trousers and a green hat; both his hands are raised.
Front cover only.
Dimensions
  • Height: 33.4cm
  • Width: 24.1cm
Marks and inscriptions
'I'm the lying dutchman gay / Sung nightly at the Strand Theatre / by J.G. Taylor / Composed by Alfred Lee / in the successful burlesque / The Lying Dutchman / London, C. Sheard, 192 High Holborn' (Printed on front cover.)
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Subject depicted
Place depicted
Literary references
  • I'm the Lying Dutchman Gay
  • The Lying Dutchman
Summary
Front cover of music sheet for I'm the Lying Dutchman Gay, from the burlesque of The Lying Dutchman. Composed by Alfred Lee, and sung by J.G. Taylor at the Strand Theatre. Published in London by C. Sheard, ca. late 19th century - early 20th century.
Collection
Accession number
S.320-2012

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Record createdApril 13, 2012
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