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Sir Anthony Nash

Sheet Music
ca. late 19th century (printed and published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Music sheet cover for 'Sir Anthony Nash', written and composed by George Ware, sung by the Music Hall performer, Fred Coyne, published by T. Packer, late 19th century.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleSir Anthony Nash (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Lithograph
Brief description
Music sheet cover for 'Sir Anthony Nash', written and composed by George Ware, sung by Fred Coyne, published by T. Packer, ca. late 19th century.
Physical description
Cover of the sheet music for 'Sir Anthony Nash'. In the centre of the page is an image of Fred Coyne. The next image is of a man in 16th century costume who is calling at a lady's window, while the lady is fanning herself. The final image of the gentleman who appears to be disgusted with the woman who has a blotchy red nose. Credits of the song are printed above and below the image.
Dimensions
  • Height: 36cm
  • Width: 25.5cm
Marks and inscriptions
'THIS SONG MUST NOT BE SUNG IN PUBLIC, WITHOUT MR COYNE'S WRITTEN PERMISSION /SIR ANTHONY NASH/ WRITTEN AND COMPOSED BY GEO. WARE /SUNG WITH IMMENSE SUCCESS BY/FRED COYNE/ ENT STA HALL / PRICE 3/ / LONDON: HOWARD & CO., 28 MARLBOROUGH STREET, W./T. PACKER DEL ET IMP' (Text on front of cover.)
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Subject depicted
Summary
Music sheet cover for 'Sir Anthony Nash', written and composed by George Ware, sung by the Music Hall performer, Fred Coyne, published by T. Packer, late 19th century.
Collection
Accession number
S.348-2012

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Record createdApril 13, 2012
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