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Sally

Song Sheet
ca. 18th century (engraved)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This song sheet for the love song Sally sung by a yearning suitor may have been engraved by Benjamin Cole (1696/7-1783), a prolific book illustrator whose work appeared in publications ranging from fables for children to books of military drill. His most notable works were guides to Palladian architecture, including one produced in collaboration with the architect Edward Oakley, a keen freemason. Cole was a skilful map-maker and produced a series of maps for William Maitland’s History of London (1756).

The inscription under the image: 'Sung at the Gardens' probably refers to all London's Pleasure Gardens but during the 18th century Vauxhall Gardens were the oldest, with their newer Chelsea neighbour Ranelagh Gardens considered more fashionable.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleSally (published title)
Materials and techniques
Steel engraving on paper
Brief description
Illustrated song sheet for Sally, engraved by B. Cole, possibly Benjamin Cole (1696/7-1783), late 18th century
Physical description
Illustrated song sheet for Sally, engraved by B. Cole, ca. 18th century.
Dimensions
  • Height: 20cm
  • Width: 11.75cm
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Literary references
Summary
This song sheet for the love song Sally sung by a yearning suitor may have been engraved by Benjamin Cole (1696/7-1783), a prolific book illustrator whose work appeared in publications ranging from fables for children to books of military drill. His most notable works were guides to Palladian architecture, including one produced in collaboration with the architect Edward Oakley, a keen freemason. Cole was a skilful map-maker and produced a series of maps for William Maitland’s History of London (1756).

The inscription under the image: 'Sung at the Gardens' probably refers to all London's Pleasure Gardens but during the 18th century Vauxhall Gardens were the oldest, with their newer Chelsea neighbour Ranelagh Gardens considered more fashionable.
Collection
Accession number
S.564-2014

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Record createdFebruary 27, 2014
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