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Harry Beard Collection

Sheet Music
ca. mid to late nineteenth century (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Printed inner sheet from the sheet music for Trafalgar (It was a Glorious Victory!) written by William Lewis and composed by H.W. May. It was published by Francis, Day & Hunter.

The music, for piano, is printed on both sides of the paper.

The song celebrates Nelson's victory at the Battle of Trafalgar on 21st October 1805.

Object details

Category
Object type
TitleHarry Beard Collection (named collection)
Materials and techniques
Printed ink on paper
Brief description
Printed inner sheets from the sheet music for Trafalgar (It was a Glorious Victory!) published by Francis, Day &Hunter, Harry Beard Collection.
Physical description
Printed inner sheet from the sheet music for Trafalgar (It was a Glorious Victory!). The music, for piano, is printed on both sides of the paper.
Dimensions
  • Height: 35.4cm
  • Width: 25.4cm
Width recorded is size of 'folded' sheet.
Subject depicted
Literary referenceTrafalgar (It was a Glorious Victory!)
Summary
Printed inner sheet from the sheet music for Trafalgar (It was a Glorious Victory!) written by William Lewis and composed by H.W. May. It was published by Francis, Day & Hunter.

The music, for piano, is printed on both sides of the paper.

The song celebrates Nelson's victory at the Battle of Trafalgar on 21st October 1805.
Other number
F153-58 - H Beard Collection Numbering
Collection
Accession number
S.226:2-1989

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Record createdApril 1, 2010
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