Harry Beard Collection
Sheet Music
ca. 1899 (published)
ca. 1899 (published)
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Outer cover of the sheet music for I've Been Down to the Races written and composed by A.J.Mills (1872-1919) and F.W. Carter, sung by Leonard Barry and published by Francis, Day & Hunter in circa 1899.
The front sheet is covered in a pale blue wash and decorated with two colour lithographs. The image of the left hand side is a full length illustration of the singer Leonard Barry dressed in checked trousers, a pale blue jacket with matching waistcoat and hat. A pale red bowtie completes the outfit. He stands with his hands in his pockets facing the front. A small circular illustration to the right of this full length illustration, shows a scene from a horse race in which a glossy horse is being ridden by a jockey who, (as its caption suggests) is struggling to make his way through the thick crowds of people.
The back sheet is printed with a list of the Francis Day and Hunter's 'Newest Comic Songs'. The inner cover of the back sheet is printed with the lyrics for the song.
The front sheet is covered in a pale blue wash and decorated with two colour lithographs. The image of the left hand side is a full length illustration of the singer Leonard Barry dressed in checked trousers, a pale blue jacket with matching waistcoat and hat. A pale red bowtie completes the outfit. He stands with his hands in his pockets facing the front. A small circular illustration to the right of this full length illustration, shows a scene from a horse race in which a glossy horse is being ridden by a jockey who, (as its caption suggests) is struggling to make his way through the thick crowds of people.
The back sheet is printed with a list of the Francis Day and Hunter's 'Newest Comic Songs'. The inner cover of the back sheet is printed with the lyrics for the song.
Object details
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| Title | Harry Beard Collection (named collection) |
| Materials and techniques | Lithograph |
| Brief description | Outer cover of the sheet music for I've Been Down to the Races published by Francis, Day &Hunter, Harry Beard Collection. |
| Physical description | Outer cover of the sheet music for I've Been Down to the Races. The front sheet is covered in a pale blue wash and decorated with two colour lithographs. The image of the left hand side is a full length illustration of the singer Leonard Barry dressed in checked trousers, a pale blue jacket with matching waistcoat and hat. A pale red bowtie completes the outfit. He stands with his hands in his pockets facing the front. A small circular illustration to the right of this full length illustration shows a scene from a horse race in which a glossy horse is being ridden by a jockey who is struggling to make his way through a thick crowd of people. The back sheet is printed with a list of the Francis Day and Hunter's 'Newest Comic Songs'. The inner cover of the back sheet is printed with the lyrics for the song. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | J.D.H. (Printed signature in purple ink, bottom right hand corner) |
| Subject depicted | |
| Literary reference | I've Been Down to the Races |
| Summary | Outer cover of the sheet music for I've Been Down to the Races written and composed by A.J.Mills (1872-1919) and F.W. Carter, sung by Leonard Barry and published by Francis, Day & Hunter in circa 1899. The front sheet is covered in a pale blue wash and decorated with two colour lithographs. The image of the left hand side is a full length illustration of the singer Leonard Barry dressed in checked trousers, a pale blue jacket with matching waistcoat and hat. A pale red bowtie completes the outfit. He stands with his hands in his pockets facing the front. A small circular illustration to the right of this full length illustration, shows a scene from a horse race in which a glossy horse is being ridden by a jockey who, (as its caption suggests) is struggling to make his way through the thick crowds of people. The back sheet is printed with a list of the Francis Day and Hunter's 'Newest Comic Songs'. The inner cover of the back sheet is printed with the lyrics for the song. |
| Other number | F69-11 - H Beard Collection Numbering |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.198:1-1989 |
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| Record created | March 31, 2010 |
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