Music sheet cover for Dress'd in a Dolly Varden
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 Dress'd in a Dolly Varden, written, composed and sung by the comedian G.W. Moore of the Original Christy Minstrels, St. James's Hall. 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 | Music sheet cover for Dress'd in a Dolly Varden (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Printing ink on paper |
| Brief description | Front cover of music sheet for the song Dress'd in a Dolly Varden, written, composed and sung by G.W. Moor. Lithograph by Alfred Concanen, published in London by Hopwood & Crew ca.1870 |
| Physical description | Front cover of music sheet for the song Dress'd in a Dolly Varden, written, composed and sung by G.W. Moore, published in London. Illustrated in colour with full-length portrait of female wearing an overskirt decorated with green floral pattern over a red skirt. Also wearing a black and white hat and holding an umbrella. Front cover only. Verso blank. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'G.W. Moore's great song / Dress'd in a Dolly Varden / Alfred Concanen del / "Dress'd in a Dolly Varden, Dress'd in a Dolly Varden, / On the illuminated Pier, I saw my little dear, / Down, down, yes, down on the beach at Brighton" / Written, composed and sung by the inimitable comedian / G.W. Moore, / Of the Original Christy Ministrels, St. James's Hall, / Moore & burgess (proprietors) / London: Hopwppd & Crew, 42 New Bond St' (Printed on front cover.) |
| Credit line | Gabrielle Enthoven Collection |
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| Literary reference | Dress'd in a Dolly Varden |
| Summary | Front cover of music sheet for the song Dress'd in a Dolly Varden, written, composed and sung by the comedian G.W. Moore of the Original Christy Minstrels, St. James's Hall. 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.194-2012 |
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| Record created | March 8, 2012 |
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