Since I Became A Married Man
Sheet Music
ca. 19th century (printed and published)
ca. 19th century (printed and published)
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Music sheet cover for 'Since I Became A Married Man', written and composed by Walter P. Keen, sung by G.W. Hunter, published by Francis Day & Hunter, ca. 19th century.
Object details
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| Title | Since I Became A Married Man (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Lithograph |
| Brief description | Music sheet cover for 'Since I Became A Married Man', written and composed by Walter P. Keen, sung by G.W. Hunter, published by Francis Day & Hunter, ca. 19th century |
| Physical description | Cover of the sheet music for 'Since I became A Married Man'. In the centre, there is an image of a man with an umbrella. In top left corner, there is a man who appears to be proposing to a girl. She says "This is so sudden" and he says "if you say you'll wed in a week or two go outside and hang yourself before you do". The chorus of the 3rd verse is printed on the image. Credits of the song are printed above and below the image. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'THIS SONG MAY BE SUNG IN PUBLIC WITHOUT FEE OR LICENSE EXCEPT AT MUSIC HALLS AND VARIETY THEATRES.SINCE I BECAME A MARRIED MAN/CHORUS AFTER THE 3RD VERSE/FOR HOW WOULD YOU LIKE AT NIGHT RUN TO FETCH THE DOCTOR AFTER ONE?/AND FIND HIM OUT, WITHOUT A DOUBT WHEN OVER A MILE YOU'VE RUN?/AND HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO PEEL YOUR SHINS DANCING A JIG TO PLEASE THE TWINS?/FOR THAT'S WHAT I HAVE DONE SINCE I BECAME A MARRIED MAN./ (Text on front of cover.) |
| Credit line | Gabrielle Enthoven Collection |
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| Literary reference | Since I became a married man by Walter P Keen |
| Summary | Music sheet cover for 'Since I Became A Married Man', written and composed by Walter P. Keen, sung by G.W. Hunter, published by Francis Day & Hunter, ca. 19th century. |
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| Accession number | S.359-2012 |
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| Record created | April 19, 2012 |
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