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Ballyhooly

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

Music sheet for song Ballyhooly, sung by Mr E. J. Lonnen at the Gaiety Theatre in Monte Cristo. Words and music by Robert Martin. Published in London by Charles Jefferys, printed Stannard & Sons, ca. late 19th century.


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Parts
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TitleBallyhooly (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Printing ink on paper
Brief description
Music sheet for the song Ballyhooly, words and music by Robert Martin, published in London by Charles Jefferys, ca. late 19th century.
Physical description
Music sheet for the song Ballyhooly, words and music by Robert Martin, sung by Mr. E.J. Lonnen. Front cover illustrated in colour with full-length portrait of male character wearing a red and white striped waistcoat, a long tailcoat and a top hat. Also features a round bubble at the top right, with illustration of a teapot, a sugar pot, a whisky bottle and a sliced lemon.
Dimensions
  • Height: 34.2cm
  • Width: 25cm
Marks and inscriptions
'This song may be sung at concerts but the right for theatres and music halls is reserved / Ballyhooly / sung by Mr. E.J. Lonnen / at the Gaiety Theatre, in Monte Cristo Jun R / The words & music by Rt. Martin / London: Charles Jefferys, 67 Berners Street. W / Stannard & Son.' (Printed on front cover)
Credit line
Given by the British Theatre Museum Association
Object history
This illustrated music sheet was acquired by the British Theatre Museum Association from Mrs Ernest Short in January 1963.
Subject depicted
Literary referenceBallyhooly
Summary
Music sheet for song Ballyhooly, sung by Mr E. J. Lonnen at the Gaiety Theatre in Monte Cristo. Words and music by Robert Martin. Published in London by Charles Jefferys, printed Stannard & Sons, ca. late 19th century.
Other number
1963/W/10 - BTMA accession number
Collection
Accession number
S.116: 1 to 4 -2012

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Record createdFebruary 9, 2012
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