The Knifeboard of an Omnibus
Sheet Music
ca. 19th century (printed and published)
ca. 19th century (printed and published)
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| Place of origin |
Music sheet cover for 'The Knifeboard of an Omnibus', composed by R. Coote and lyrics by Stacey Lee Esq, sung by George Leybourne, published by Charles Sheard, ca. 19th century.
Object details
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| Title | The Knifeboard of an Omnibus (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Lithograph |
| Brief description | Music sheet cover for 'The Knifeboard of an Omnibus', composed by R. Coote and lyrics by Stacey Lee Esq, sung by George Leybourne, published by Charles Sheard, ca. 19th century. |
| Physical description | Cover of the sheet music for 'The Knifeboard of an omnibus'. In the centre, there is an image of a gentleman, probably George Leybourne, who is on a busy bus. Credits of the song are printed above and below the image. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | THE KNIFEBOARD OF AN OMNIBUS/
/THE KNIFEBOARD, THE KNIFEBOARD,/
/ I SCORN THE INSIDE/
/THE KNIFEBOARD'S THE PLACE/
/FOR AN OMNIBUS RIDE/
SUNG WITH GREATEST SUCCESS BY GEORGE LEYBOURNE/
/WRITTEN BY STACEY LEE ESQ/
/MUSIC BY R. COOTE/
LONDON:CHARLES SHEARD, 192, HIGH HOLBORN WC.
(Text on front of cover.) |
| Credit line | Gabrielle Enthoven Collection |
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| Literary reference | Lounging in the AQ |
| Summary | Music sheet cover for 'The Knifeboard of an Omnibus', composed by R. Coote and lyrics by Stacey Lee Esq, sung by George Leybourne, published by Charles Sheard, ca. 19th century. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.447-2012 |
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| Record created | May 1, 2012 |
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