The Agreeable Young Man
Music Score
ca. late 19th century - early 20th century (published)
ca. late 19th century - early 20th century (published)
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Front cover of music sheet for the song The Agreeable Young Man, or Never say yes when you mean to say no, written, composed and sung by Mr Harry Clifton and sung by him in concerts in Great Britain and Ireland. Published in London by Hopwood & Crew, ca. late 19th century - early 20th century.
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| Materials and techniques | Printing ink on paper |
| Brief description | Front cover of music sheet for the song The Agreeable Young Man, or Never say yes when you mean to say no, written and composed by Mr Harry Clifton, published in London by Hopwood & Crew, ca. late 19th century - early 20th century. |
| Physical description | Front cover of music sheet for the song The Agreeable Young Man, or Never say yes when you mean to say no, written and composed by Mr Harry Clifton, published in London by Hopwood & Crew. Illustrated in colour with scene from a ball, featuring young man wearing a tail suit, talking to an older woman wearing a blue ball gown with a red shawl. Front cover only. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'The agreeable young man / or Never say yes when you mean to say no / Stannard & Dixon Impt / "At our county ball, in the winter I'm there, / Breathing soft accents, to Isabel Clare, / About to propose - The host he will come, / and whisper, Miss Musty - will you see her home / Her carriage not here - you're so kind my dear fellah, / With a maid of three score, I trudge thro the snow, / Leaving a Rival to flirt with "Dear Bella", / But what could I do, I couldn't say no." / Written and composed by Mr Harry Clifton / & Sung by him at his popular concerts, / in Great Britain and Ireland / London Hopwood & Crew / P/ 3/-' (Printed on front cover.) |
| Credit line | Gabrielle Enthoven Collection |
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| Summary | Front cover of music sheet for the song The Agreeable Young Man, or Never say yes when you mean to say no, written, composed and sung by Mr Harry Clifton and sung by him in concerts in Great Britain and Ireland. Published in London by Hopwood & Crew, ca. late 19th century - early 20th century. |
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| Accession number | S.159-2012 |
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| Record created | March 1, 2012 |
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