Emancipation Day
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 Emancipation Day, performed by Topsy at the Princess's Theatre; also performed by The Moore & Burgess Ministrels of St James' Hall. Portrait illustrating front cover is from a photo mezzotint by Fradelle & Marshall. Published in London by Hopwood & Crew, ca. late 19th century - early 20th century.
Object details
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| Title | Emancipation Day (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Printing ink on paper |
| Brief description | Front cover of music sheet for the song Emancipation Day, performed by Topsy and by the Moore & Burgess Ministrels, published in London, ca. late 19th century - early 20th century. |
| Physical description | Front cover of music sheet for the song Emancipation Day, performed by Topsy and by the Moore & Burgess Ministrels, published in London. Illustrated with black and white portrait of gentleman, possibly the singer Topsy, from a photograph by Fradelle & Marshall. Front cover only. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Emancipation Day / From a mezzo-tint by Fradelle & Marshall, 230 & 246, Regent Street / Sung with immense success by Topsy / at the Princess' Theatre / also by The Moore & Burgess Ministrels / St Jamess Hall / London: Hopwood & Crew, 42 New Bond St. W. / Pr 3/-' (Printed on front cover.) |
| Credit line | Gabrielle Enthoven Collection |
| Literary reference | Emancipation Day |
| Summary | Front cover of music sheet for the song Emancipation Day, performed by Topsy at the Princess's Theatre; also performed by The Moore & Burgess Ministrels of St James' Hall. Portrait illustrating front cover is from a photo mezzotint by Fradelle & Marshall. Published in London by Hopwood & Crew, ca. late 19th century - early 20th century. |
| Other number | PPUK 247 - PeoplePlay UK number |
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| Accession number | S.196-2012 |
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| Record created | March 8, 2012 |
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