Harry Beard Collection
Sheet Music
ca. mid nineteenth century (published)
ca. mid nineteenth century (published)
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Outer cover of the sheet music for Grinding up the Golden Corn published by Francis, Day &Hunter.
The front sheet is illustrated with an illustration of a countryside scene. A windmill stands in the background in front of which is a women in a white cap and apron, spotted bodice and a dark skirt, she is pointing towards a man in striped trousers, dark coat and top hat who is being pursued by a large dog. A small oval image in the bottom right hand corner is an image of a policeman seizing hold of a criminal in bowler hat and checked trousers. The remainder of the page features an illustration of a grim faced man in a dark suit who is standing, holding a stick above his head.
The back sheet is printed with a list of the 'Newest Comic Songs' published by Francis and Day. The inner cover of which is printed with the lyrics of the song which it describes as a 'burlesque, dramatic song' written, composed and sung by Johnny Dwyer.
The front sheet is illustrated with an illustration of a countryside scene. A windmill stands in the background in front of which is a women in a white cap and apron, spotted bodice and a dark skirt, she is pointing towards a man in striped trousers, dark coat and top hat who is being pursued by a large dog. A small oval image in the bottom right hand corner is an image of a policeman seizing hold of a criminal in bowler hat and checked trousers. The remainder of the page features an illustration of a grim faced man in a dark suit who is standing, holding a stick above his head.
The back sheet is printed with a list of the 'Newest Comic Songs' published by Francis and Day. The inner cover of which is printed with the lyrics of the song which it describes as a 'burlesque, dramatic song' written, composed and sung by Johnny Dwyer.
Object details
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| Title | Harry Beard Collection (named collection) |
| Materials and techniques | Chromolithograph |
| Brief description | Outer cover of the sheet music for Grinding up the Golden Corn published by Francis, Day &Hunter, Harry Beard Collection. |
| Physical description | Outer cover of the sheet music for Grinding up the Golden Corn. The front sheet is illustrated with an illustration of a countryside scene. A windmill stands in the background in front of which is a women in a white cap and apron, spotted bodice and a dark skirt, she is pointing towards a man in striped trousers, dark coat and top hat who is being pursued by a large dog. A small oval image in the bottom right hand corner is an image of a policeman seizing hold of a criminal in bowler hat and checked trousers. The remainder of the page features an illustration of a grim faced man in a dark suit who is standing, holding a stick above his head. The back sheet is printed with a list of the 'Newest Comic Songs' published by Francis and Day. The inner cover of which is printed with the lyrics of the song. |
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| Literary reference | Grinding up the Golden Corn |
| Summary | Outer cover of the sheet music for Grinding up the Golden Corn published by Francis, Day &Hunter. The front sheet is illustrated with an illustration of a countryside scene. A windmill stands in the background in front of which is a women in a white cap and apron, spotted bodice and a dark skirt, she is pointing towards a man in striped trousers, dark coat and top hat who is being pursued by a large dog. A small oval image in the bottom right hand corner is an image of a policeman seizing hold of a criminal in bowler hat and checked trousers. The remainder of the page features an illustration of a grim faced man in a dark suit who is standing, holding a stick above his head. The back sheet is printed with a list of the 'Newest Comic Songs' published by Francis and Day. The inner cover of which is printed with the lyrics of the song which it describes as a 'burlesque, dramatic song' written, composed and sung by Johnny Dwyer. |
| Other number | F70-10 - H Beard Collection Numbering |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.186:1-1989 |
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| Record created | March 24, 2010 |
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