Excelsior
Music Score
ca. 19th century - early 20th century (published)
ca. 19th century - early 20th century (published)
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Front cover of music sheet for Excelsior, written by Longfellow and composed by John Blockley. Published in London by Cramer & Beale, ca. 19th century - early 20th century.
Object details
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| Title | Excelsior (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Printing ink on paper |
| Brief description | Front cover of music sheet for Excelsior, written by Longfellow, composed by John Blockley, published in London ca. late 19th century - early 20th century. |
| Physical description | Front cover of music sheet for Excelsior, written by Longfellow, composed by John Blockley, published in London. Illustrated in colour with scene of young man carrying the 'Excelsior' banner. Front cover only. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Excelsior / Written by Longfellow / Composed by John Blockley / Excelsior as a duet for soprano & tenor, or soprano & contralto, / or soprano & bass / Pr 3/. / London Cramer Beale & Co., 201 Regent St' (Printed on front cover.) |
| Credit line | Gabrielle Enthoven Collection |
| Literary reference | Excelsior |
| Summary | Front cover of music sheet for Excelsior, written by Longfellow and composed by John Blockley. Published in London by Cramer & Beale, ca. 19th century - early 20th century. |
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| Accession number | S.199-2012 |
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| Record created | March 14, 2012 |
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