Zazel
Sheet Music
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>Zazel</i>, composed by G.W. Hunt, and performed by George Leybourne. 'Zazel' was the stage name of Rosa Richter, an acrobat known as the 'human cannonball'. Published in London by Charles Sheard & Co., ca. late 19th century - early 20th century.
Object details
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| Title | Zazel (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Lithograph on paper |
| Brief description | Front cover of music sheet for Zazel, composed by G.W. Hunt, published in London ca. late 19th century - early 20th century. |
| Physical description | Front cover of music sheet for <i>Zazel</i>, composed by G.W. Hunt, published in London. Illustrated in black and white with scene of Zazel, the human cannonball, suspended over a large audience. A gentleman addressing Zazel, probably the performer George Leybourne, is visible in the foreground, on the right. Verso features opening bars of the song, piano and vocal score. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Zazel / "Zazel, Zazel that beautiful belle, Zazel Zazel, that charming young girl / It's wonderful fun when she's shot from the gun / I'd live and I'd die for Zazel. / sung with enthusiastic applause by / George Leybourne / composed by G.W. Hunt / Cha.s Sheard & Co. Music Publishers & Printers, 192 High Holborn W.C.' (Printed on front cover.) |
| Credit line | Gabrielle Enthoven Collection |
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| Literary reference | Zazel |
| Summary | Front cover of music sheet for <i>Zazel</i>, composed by G.W. Hunt, and performed by George Leybourne. 'Zazel' was the stage name of Rosa Richter, an acrobat known as the 'human cannonball'. Published in London by Charles Sheard & Co., ca. late 19th century - early 20th century. |
| Other number | PPUK 1583 - PeoplePlay UK number |
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| Accession number | S.30-2012 |
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| Record created | May 4, 2012 |
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