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The Knifeboard of an Omnibus

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

Music sheet cover for 'The Knifeboard of an Omnibus', composed by R. Coote and lyrics by Stacey Lee Esq, sung by George Leybourne, published by Charles Sheard, ca. 19th century.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleThe Knifeboard of an Omnibus (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Lithograph
Brief description
Music sheet cover for 'The Knifeboard of an Omnibus', composed by R. Coote and lyrics by Stacey Lee Esq, sung by George Leybourne, published by Charles Sheard, ca. 19th century.
Physical description
Cover of the sheet music for 'The Knifeboard of an omnibus'. In the centre, there is an image of a gentleman, probably George Leybourne, who is on a busy bus. Credits of the song are printed above and below the image.
Dimensions
  • Height: 36cm (approx)
  • Width: 25.5cm (approx)
Marks and inscriptions
THE KNIFEBOARD OF AN OMNIBUS/ /THE KNIFEBOARD, THE KNIFEBOARD,/ / I SCORN THE INSIDE/ /THE KNIFEBOARD'S THE PLACE/ /FOR AN OMNIBUS RIDE/ SUNG WITH GREATEST SUCCESS BY GEORGE LEYBOURNE/ /WRITTEN BY STACEY LEE ESQ/ /MUSIC BY R. COOTE/ LONDON:CHARLES SHEARD, 192, HIGH HOLBORN WC. (Text on front of cover.)
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Subject depicted
Association
Literary referenceLounging in the AQ
Summary
Music sheet cover for 'The Knifeboard of an Omnibus', composed by R. Coote and lyrics by Stacey Lee Esq, sung by George Leybourne, published by Charles Sheard, ca. 19th century.
Collection
Accession number
S.447-2012

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Record createdMay 1, 2012
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