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I'd Take her to see the Aquarium
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 I'd Take her to see the Aquarium, a comic song written by E.B. Williams and composed by G.H. Chirgwin. Illustration drawn by Alfred Concanen. Published in London by Charles Sheard, ca. late 19th century - early 20th century.
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| Title | I'd Take her to see the Aquarium (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Printing ink on paper |
| Brief description | Front cover of music sheet for I'd Take her to see the Aquarium, written by E.B. Williams, composed by G.H. Chirgwin, published in London ca. late 19th century - early 20th century. |
| Physical description | Front cover of music sheet for I'd Take her to see the Aquarium, written by E.B. Williams, composed by G.H. Chirgwin, published in London. Illustrated with full-length portrait of man wearing black trousers, a white jacket and white shoes, and wearing diamond-shaped white make-up over his right eye. Front cover only. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'I'd Take her to see the Aquarium / G.H. Chirgwin's great song / Alfred Concanen delt / Written by E.B. Williams / G.H. Chirgwin's (the white eyed musical kaffir) / successful comic song / Composed by G.H. Chirgwin / Chorus / I'd take her to see the Aquarium, I'd take her to see the Zoo, / I'd take her to see the Waxwork Show, the Crystal Palace, too, / Oh! yes if she'd only be true to me, it would fill me with delight. / And I'd bring her to see this Music Hall, every Saturday night.' / London: Charles Sheard, 192, High Holborn, W.C.' (Printed on front cover.) |
| Credit line | Gabrielle Enthoven Collection |
| Object history | NB In South Africa the word "Kaffir" has been used as a strongly derogatory term for black Africans. The term is repeated here in its original historical context. |
| Literary reference | I'd Take her to see the Aquarium |
| Summary | Front cover of music sheet for I'd Take her to see the Aquarium, a comic song written by E.B. Williams and composed by G.H. Chirgwin. Illustration drawn by Alfred Concanen. Published in London by Charles Sheard, ca. late 19th century - early 20th century. |
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| Accession number | S.324-2012 |
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| Record created | April 18, 2012 |
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