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On the Ice

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

Music sheet for <i>On the Ice</i>, a polka by G. Jacobi, performed by the successful Alhambra Ballet; also introducing <i>The Quaint Dance of the Quakers</i>. Published in London by J.R. Lafleur & Son, ca. 19th century - early 20th century.


Object details

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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 4 parts.
(Some alternative part names are also shown below)
  • Sheet Music
  • Music
  • Score
  • Print
  • Sheet Music
  • Music
  • Scores
  • Prints
  • Sheet Music
  • Music
  • Scores
  • Prints
  • Sheet Music
  • Music
  • Scores
  • Prints
Titles
  • On the Ice (assigned by artist)
  • The Dance of the Quakers (assigned by artist)
  • The Quaint Dance of the Quakers (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Printing ink on paper
Brief description
Music sheet for On the Ice, a polka by G. Jacobi, and The Dance of the Quakers, a trio, published in London by J.R. Lafleur & Son, ca. late 19th century - early 20th century.
Physical description
Music sheet for <i>On the Ice</i>, a polka by G. Jacobi, and <i>The Dance of the Quakers</i>, a trio, published in London by J.R. Lafleur & Son. Front cover illustrated in colour with male and female dancers wearing Quaker-inspired black and white clothes.
Dimensions
  • Height: 35cm
  • Width: 25.6cm
Marks and inscriptions
'"On the Ice" / Polka / By G. Jacobi / From the successful Alhambra Ballet / Introducing also the Quaint Dance of the Quakers / J.R. Lafleur & Son / Music Publishers / 15, 16 & 17 Green St. Leicester Square, London W.C. / Price net. / Piano 2/-, Octour 1/-, Orchestra 1/4, Brass 1/4, Military 2/-' (Printed on front cover)
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Subject depicted
Literary references
  • On the Ice
  • The Quaint Dance of the Quakers
  • The Dance of the Quakers
Summary
Music sheet for <i>On the Ice</i>, a polka by G. Jacobi, performed by the successful Alhambra Ballet; also introducing <i>The Quaint Dance of the Quakers</i>. Published in London by J.R. Lafleur & Son, ca. 19th century - early 20th century.
Collection
Accession number
S.139: 1 to 4 -2012

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Record createdFebruary 17, 2012
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