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My Hat's A Brown 'Un'

Sheet Music
19th century (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

George Robey (1869-1954) was an English music hall comedian, singer and actor who was nicknamed 'The Prime Minister of Mirth'. 'My Hat's A Brown 'Un' was one of the most well-known songs in his repertoire.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleMy Hat's A Brown 'Un' (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Printed ink on paper
Brief description
Sheet music for the song 'My Hat's A Brown 'Un' sung by George Robey, 19th century
Physical description
Printed music sheet for the song 'My Hat's A Brown 'Un' written and composed by E. W. Rogers, with a front cover featuring colour illustrations of singer George Robey.
Dimensions
  • Height: 35.2cm
  • Width: 24.9cm (Note: closed)
  • Width: 48.4cm
Credit line
Given by Mr and Mrs J. Hill
Subject depicted
Summary
George Robey (1869-1954) was an English music hall comedian, singer and actor who was nicknamed 'The Prime Minister of Mirth'. 'My Hat's A Brown 'Un' was one of the most well-known songs in his repertoire.
Collection
Accession number
S.592-2017

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Record createdAugust 11, 2017
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