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I Am One of the Olden Time or Fifty Years Ago

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

Music sheet cover for 'I Am One of the Olden Time or Fifty Years Ago', sung by Harry Clifton, published by Hopwood & Crew, ca. 19th century.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleI Am One of the Olden Time or Fifty Years Ago (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Lithograph
Brief description
Music sheet cover for 'I Am One of the Olden Time or Fifty Years Ago', sung by Harry Clifton, published by Hopwood & Crew, ca. 19th century.
Physical description
Cover of the sheet music for 'I Am One of the Olden Time or Fifty Years Ago'. In the centre, there is a portrait of Harry Clifton in costume.
Dimensions
  • Height: 33cm (approx)
  • Width: 25cm (approx)
Marks and inscriptions
Beneath illustration: '"Yes I am one of the olden time, / And may be thought too slow, / But give to me the good old days, / Of Fifty Years ago." / SUNG WITH IMMENSE SUCCESS BY / MR. HARRY CLIFTON, / AT HIS POPULAR CONCERTS / IN GREAT BRITAIN & IRELAND.' (front cover)
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Subject depicted
Association
Literary referenceI Am One of the Olden Time or Fifty Years Ago
Summary
Music sheet cover for 'I Am One of the Olden Time or Fifty Years Ago', sung by Harry Clifton, published by Hopwood & Crew, ca. 19th century.
Collection
Accession number
S.693-2012

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Record createdAugust 1, 2012
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