Sally
Song Sheet
ca. 18th century (engraved)
ca. 18th century (engraved)
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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.
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.
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Title | Sally (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. |
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Credit line | Gabrielle Enthoven Collection |
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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. |
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Accession number | S.564-2014 |
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Record created | February 27, 2014 |
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