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The Musical Wife

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

Front cover of music sheet for The Musical Wife, words by Wal. Pink and music by W.G. Eaton, sung by James Fawn. Illustration lithographed by Alfred Concanen. Published in London by Hopwood & Crew, ca. late 19th century - early 20th century.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleThe Musical Wife (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Lithograph on paper
Brief description
Front cover of music sheet for The Musical Wife, words by Wal. Pink, music by W.G. Eaton, published in London, ca. late 19th century - early 20th century.
Physical description
Front cover of music sheet for The Musical Wife, words by Wal. Pink and music by W.G. Eaton, published in London. Illustrated in colour with full-length portrait of gentleman wearing a white apron over a brown suit, complemented with white gloves and a top hat.
Front cover only.
Dimensions
  • Height: 34.9cm
  • Width: 25.5cm
Marks and inscriptions
'The Musical Wife / Alfred Concanen Lith. / words by Wal. Pink / Stannard & Son. / Music by W.G. Eaton / Sung with the greatest success by James Fawn / London: Hopwood & Crew. 42 New Bond St. W' (Printed on front cover.)
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Subject depicted
Literary referenceThe Musical Wife
Summary
Front cover of music sheet for The Musical Wife, words by Wal. Pink and music by W.G. Eaton, sung by James Fawn. Illustration lithographed by Alfred Concanen. Published in London by Hopwood & Crew, ca. late 19th century - early 20th century.
Collection
Accession number
S.339-2012

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Record createdApril 26, 2012
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