The Piper Polka
Print
19th century (printed)
19th century (printed)
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| Place of origin |
Music sheet cover showing the Pied Piper playing a flute surrounded by children and rats. The edges of the sheet have been trimmed
Object details
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| Title | The Piper Polka (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Printing ink on paper |
| Brief description | Sheet music cover for the song 'The Piper Polka' as sung by Mr. James Sauvage. Song based on the grand opera 'The Piper of Hamerlin' by Victor E. Nessler. Lithography by Stannard & Son, 19th century. |
| Physical description | Music sheet cover showing the Pied Piper playing a flute surrounded by children and rats. The edges of the sheet have been trimmed |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'The Piper Polka / Mr. James Sauvage as the Piper from a photographer by the Van Der Weyde Light. / From Victor E. Nessler's Grand Opera. / The Piper of Hamelin, / By Albert Rosenberg / Stannard & Son / Price Solo.' (Printed on cover) |
| Credit line | Gabrielle Enthoven Collection |
| Literary reference | The Piper of Hamerlin |
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| Accession number | S.371-2012 |
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| Record created | April 18, 2012 |
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