Captain Cuff
Sheet Music
ca. 19th century (printed and published)
ca. 19th century (printed and published)
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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.
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.
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Title | Captain 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. |
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Credit line | Gabrielle Enthoven Collection |
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Literary reference | Captain 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. |
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Accession number | S.792-2012 |
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Record created | August 30, 2012 |
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