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The Bloomer Polkas

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

Front cover of music sheet for The Bloomer Polkas: Promenade and At Home. Illustration lithographed and printed by S. Rosenthal. Published in London by G.H. Davidson, ca. 19th century - early 20th century.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Titles
  • The Bloomer Polkas (assigned by artist)
  • Promenade (assigned by artist)
  • At Home (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Lithograph on paper
Brief description
Front cover of music sheet for The Bloomer Polkas: Promenade and At Home, published in London ca. 19th century - early 20th century.
Physical description
Front cover of music sheet for The Bloomer Polkas: Promenade and At Home, published in London. Illustrated in colour with scene of lady sitting on a chair, wearing a black dress; she is surrounded by three ladies standing, respectively wearing pink, blue and light blue dresses.
Front cover only.
Dimensions
  • Height: 34.3cm
  • Width: 24.8cm
Marks and inscriptions
'The Bloomer Polkas / The "Promenade" and the "At Home" / Lith & Printby S. Rosenthal, 24 Henrietta St. Bruns [...] / Musical treasury, No.s 506-7, price sixpence / London / G.H. Davidson 19 Peters Hill, South Side of St Paul's' (Printed on front cover.)
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Literary references
  • The Bloomer Polkas
  • Promenade
  • At Home
Summary
Front cover of music sheet for The Bloomer Polkas: Promenade and At Home. Illustration lithographed and printed by S. Rosenthal. Published in London by G.H. Davidson, ca. 19th century - early 20th century.
Collection
Accession number
S.346-2012

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Record createdMay 2, 2012
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