H Beard Collection
Sheet Music
ca. late eighteenth century (printed)
ca. late eighteenth century (printed)
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Folded sheet music for Rosa and Henry, 'the much admired song in the new comedy' The Secret. It was printed for Clementi, Banger, Hyde, Collard and Davis, No. 26 Cheapside.
Composed by 'a lady of fashion' it was sung by the actress Mrs. Jordan (1762-1816).
It is part of the Harry Beard Collection.
Composed by 'a lady of fashion' it was sung by the actress Mrs. Jordan (1762-1816).
It is part of the Harry Beard Collection.
Object details
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| Title | H Beard Collection (named collection) |
| Materials and techniques | print, ink on paper |
| Brief description | Sheet music for Rosa and Henry from the new comedy The Secret as sung by Mrs. Jordan. Harry Beard Collection. |
| Physical description | Folded sheet music for Rosa and Henry a song from the new comedy of the Secret. There are four pages in total, with music for piano forte and harp printed on both sides of the paper for page 1, 2 and 3 and parts for Flute and Guitar on the final, fourth, page. The lyrics are printed between the staves of page 2 and 3 with additional lyrics printed together on the fourth and final page. |
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| Literary reference | The Secret |
| Summary | Folded sheet music for Rosa and Henry, 'the much admired song in the new comedy' The Secret. It was printed for Clementi, Banger, Hyde, Collard and Davis, No. 26 Cheapside. Composed by 'a lady of fashion' it was sung by the actress Mrs. Jordan (1762-1816). It is part of the Harry Beard Collection. |
| Other number | F.40-33 - H Beard collection numbering |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.118-1989 |
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| Record created | April 22, 2010 |
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