Not on display

Far, far away

Music Score
ca. late 19th century - early 20th century (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Front cover of music sheet for Far, Far Away, written by George Anthony and composed by David Day. Sung by Slade Murray. Published in London by Francis Bros. and Day, ca. late 19th century - early 20th century.

Object details

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Object type
TitleFar, far away (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Printing ink on paper
Brief description
Front cover of music sheet for Far, Far Away, written by George Anthony, composed by David Day, published in London ca. late 19th century - early 20th century.
Physical description
Front cover of music sheet for Far, Far Away, written by George Anthony, composed by David Day, published in London. Illustrated in colour with full-length portrait of gentleman wearing a black suit, top hat, green gloves and holding a green umbrella.
Front cover only.
Dimensions
  • Height: 35.5cm
  • Width: 25.7cm
Marks and inscriptions
'Slade Murray's great success, always encored / Far, far away / T. [Packer] Lith / written by Geo Anthony / composed by David Day / Sung by Slade Murray / London Francis Bros. and Day, Blenheim House, Oxford St. W'

Note
Printed on front cover.
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Subject depicted
Literary referenceFar, far away
Summary
Front cover of music sheet for Far, Far Away, written by George Anthony and composed by David Day. Sung by Slade Murray. Published in London by Francis Bros. and Day, ca. late 19th century - early 20th century.
Collection
Accession number
S.200-2012

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Record createdMarch 14, 2012
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