The Downy Old Sparrow
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 comic song The Downy Old Sparrow, written by Stacey Lee and composed by Robert Coote, sung by Jolly Nash. Front cover illustration drawn by Alfred Concanen. Published in London by Hopwood & Crew, , ca. late 19th century - early 20th century.
Object details
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| Title | The Downy Old Sparrow (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Printing ink on paper |
| Brief description | Front cover of music sheet for the comic song The Downy Old Sparrow, written by Stacey Lee and composed by Robert Coote, published in London, ca. late 19th century - early 20th century. |
| Physical description | Front cover of music sheet for the comic song The Downy Old Sparrow, written by Stacey Lee and composed by Robert Coote, published in London. Illustrated in colour with drawing of black sparrow on a roof, being chased by a cat. Also illustrated with small scenes from the song, surrounding the main image of the sparrow. Front cover only. Verso blank. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'The Downy Old Sparrow / The comic song / Alfred Concanen Del / A grey London sparrow an artful old cock, / Sat blinking a top of a Spout, / To and fro went his wicked old head like a clock, / As he cherruped these sentiments out / Sung with tremendous applause by Jolly Nash / Written by Stacey Lee / Composed by Robert Coote / London Hopwood & Crew, 42 New Bond Street W. / Pr 3/-' Note Printed on front cover. |
| Credit line | Gabrielle Enthoven Collection |
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| Literary reference | The Downy Old Sparrow |
| Summary | Front cover of music sheet for the comic song The Downy Old Sparrow, written by Stacey Lee and composed by Robert Coote, sung by Jolly Nash. Front cover illustration drawn by Alfred Concanen. Published in London by Hopwood & Crew, , ca. late 19th century - early 20th century. |
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| Accession number | S.193-2012 |
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| Record created | March 8, 2012 |
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