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Highbury Polka

Sheet Music
ca. late 19th century - early 20th century (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Illustrated music sheet cover for The Highbury Polka, composed by C. H. R. Marriott. Published in London by J. Williams, ca. late 19th century - early 20th century.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleHighbury Polka (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
printing, lithograph, ink and paper
Brief description
Illustrated music sheet cover for The Highbury Polka, composed by C. H. R. Marriott, published in London ca. late 19th century - early 20th century.
Physical description
Music sheet cover for The Highbury Polka, composed by C. H. R. Marriott, published in London. Illustrated in colour with scene of a large crowd dancing at night time.
Front cover only.
Dimensions
  • Height: 35.2cm
  • Width: 23.1cm
Marks and inscriptions
'Highbury Polka, / Concanen & Lee lith / Stannard & Dixon Impt / Composed by C.H.R. Marriott, / London J. Williams 123 Cheapside / Wholesale Warehouse 6 Milk St E.C.' (Printed on front cover.)
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Literary referenceHighbury Polka
Summary
Illustrated music sheet cover for The Highbury Polka, composed by C. H. R. Marriott. Published in London by J. Williams, ca. late 19th century - early 20th century.
Collection
Accession number
S.2737-1986

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
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