The Geisha
Sheet Music
1896 (printed)
1896 (printed)
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Sheet music for 'The Geisha' as sung by Marie Lloyd, written by Charles Wilmott and composed by George Le Brunn. Published in London by Francis, Day & Hunter and New York by T. B. Harms & Co., 1896.
Before the use of gramophones and radio became widespread, the music sheet was the mainstay of the music industry. The explosion in popularity of parlour music in the late 19th century, with a piano becoming a fixture in the home, led to the printing of famous songs from the music hall stage. This music sheet is one of many that were issued with the words and music of songs performed by the music hall star Marie Lloyd.
Marie Lloyd (1870-1922) had a career spanning 40 years. She first appeared at the Eagle Tavern in London aged 15 as Bella Delmare, singing ‘My Soldier Laddie’. By 1885 she had become Marie Lloyd with her hit song ‘The Boy I Love is Up in the Gallery’. She was a huge success and topped the bill at the West End music halls. Her songs were full of innuendo and double meaning. ‘She’d never had her ticket punched before’ and ‘Oh Mr Porter what shall I do?’ appeared innocent on first reading but took on a very saucy interpretation when performed by Miss Lloyd.
Before the use of gramophones and radio became widespread, the music sheet was the mainstay of the music industry. The explosion in popularity of parlour music in the late 19th century, with a piano becoming a fixture in the home, led to the printing of famous songs from the music hall stage. This music sheet is one of many that were issued with the words and music of songs performed by the music hall star Marie Lloyd.
Marie Lloyd (1870-1922) had a career spanning 40 years. She first appeared at the Eagle Tavern in London aged 15 as Bella Delmare, singing ‘My Soldier Laddie’. By 1885 she had become Marie Lloyd with her hit song ‘The Boy I Love is Up in the Gallery’. She was a huge success and topped the bill at the West End music halls. Her songs were full of innuendo and double meaning. ‘She’d never had her ticket punched before’ and ‘Oh Mr Porter what shall I do?’ appeared innocent on first reading but took on a very saucy interpretation when performed by Miss Lloyd.
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| Parts | This object consists of 4 parts. (Some alternative part names are also shown below)
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| Title | The Geisha (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Lithograph, printing ink on paper |
| Brief description | Sheet music for 'The Geisha' as sung by Marie Lloyd, written by Charles Wilmott and composed by George Le Brunn. Published in London by Francis, Day & Hunter and New York by T. B. Harms & Co., 1896 |
| Physical description | Music sheet for 'The Geisha' consisting of an illustrated cover, four pages with score and lyrics, and back cover. The cover is illustrated with a full length portrait of Marie Lloyd dressed as a geisha. The back cover gives a list of titles of 'Newest Comic Songs'. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'This Song may be Sung in Public without fee or licence, except at Theatres and Music Halls. / THE GEISHA / Written by Charles Wilmott, / Composed by George Le Brunn, / Sung by MISS MARIE LLOYD, / Copyright. / London: Francis, Day & Hunter. 195, Oxford Street, W, / Publishers of, / Smallwood's Celebrated Pianoforte Tutor. Smallwood's 55 Melodious Exercises, Etc. / New York, T. B. Harms & Co. 18 East 22nd St. / Copyright MDCCCXCVI in the United States of America, by Francis, Day & Hunter. / H. G. Banks, Lith. / Price 4/=' (Printed on cover) |
| Credit line | Given by the estate of Ned Sherrin in memory of Caryl Brahms and Ned Sherrin |
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| Summary | Sheet music for 'The Geisha' as sung by Marie Lloyd, written by Charles Wilmott and composed by George Le Brunn. Published in London by Francis, Day & Hunter and New York by T. B. Harms & Co., 1896. Before the use of gramophones and radio became widespread, the music sheet was the mainstay of the music industry. The explosion in popularity of parlour music in the late 19th century, with a piano becoming a fixture in the home, led to the printing of famous songs from the music hall stage. This music sheet is one of many that were issued with the words and music of songs performed by the music hall star Marie Lloyd. Marie Lloyd (1870-1922) had a career spanning 40 years. She first appeared at the Eagle Tavern in London aged 15 as Bella Delmare, singing ‘My Soldier Laddie’. By 1885 she had become Marie Lloyd with her hit song ‘The Boy I Love is Up in the Gallery’. She was a huge success and topped the bill at the West End music halls. Her songs were full of innuendo and double meaning. ‘She’d never had her ticket punched before’ and ‘Oh Mr Porter what shall I do?’ appeared innocent on first reading but took on a very saucy interpretation when performed by Miss Lloyd. |
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| Accession number | S.97:1 to 5-2012 |
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| Record created | February 15, 2012 |
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