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Captain Cuff

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

Music sheet cover for "Captain Cuff", composed by G.W. Hunt, sung by George Leybourne, published by Hopwood & Crew, ca. 19th century.

Born in 1842, George Leybourne started off singing in the East End under his real name, Joe Saunders. His big break came in 1866 when he was engaged at the Canterbury Music Hall at £30 a week. Such was his success that by the following year he was earning £120 a week.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleCaptain Cuff (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Lithograph
Brief description
Music sheet cover for "Captain Cuff", composed by G.W. Hunt, sung by George Leybourne, published by Hopwood & Crew, ca. 19th century.
Physical description
Cover of the sheet music for Captain Cuff which has a caricature of George Leybourne.
Dimensions
  • Height: 36cm (approx)
  • Width: 26cm (approx)
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Subject depicted
Association
Literary referenceCaptain Cuff
Summary
Music sheet cover for "Captain Cuff", composed by G.W. Hunt, sung by George Leybourne, published by Hopwood & Crew, ca. 19th century.

Born in 1842, George Leybourne started off singing in the East End under his real name, Joe Saunders. His big break came in 1866 when he was engaged at the Canterbury Music Hall at £30 a week. Such was his success that by the following year he was earning £120 a week.
Collection
Accession number
S.792-2012

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Record createdAugust 30, 2012
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