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Pull Down the Blind!

Print
19th century (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Music sheet cover illustrated with scenes from the song. Colour lithograph.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitlePull Down the Blind! (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Lithograph on paper
Brief description
Sheet music cover for the song 'Pull Down the Blind' written, composed and sung by Charles McCarthy. Published by C. Sheard Musical Bouquet Office, 19th century
Physical description
Music sheet cover illustrated with scenes from the song. Colour lithograph.
Dimensions
  • Height: 34.5cm
  • Width: 24cm
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
'PULL DOWN THE BLIND!' / 'Written composed & sung with distinguished applause / CHARLES Mc. CARTHY.' / Published by C. Sherd, Musical Bouquet Office, 192, High Holborn. / City Wholesale Agents E. W. Allen II Ave Maria Lane, and F. Pitman. 20. Paternoster Row./ No. 5455 & 5456, Musical Bouquet' (Printed on cover)
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Collection
Accession number
S.81-2012

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Record createdApril 17, 2012
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