Ballyhooly
Music
ca. 19th century - early 20th century (printed and published)
ca. 19th century - early 20th century (printed and published)
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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.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 4 parts. (Some alternative part names are also shown below)
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| Title | Ballyhooly (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. |
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| 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. |
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| Literary reference | Ballyhooly |
| 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 created | February 9, 2012 |
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