The Twig of the Shannon
Music
ca. 1855 (published), 1863 (performed)
ca. 1855 (published), 1863 (performed)
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Music sheet for The Twig of the Shannon, words by M.P. Foster, music by Theodore Gordon and accompaniments by Frederic Archer. Sung by Sam Collins. Front cover lithograph by Concanen & Lee. Published in London by Foster & King, ca. mid. 19th century - early 20th century.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 4 parts. (Some alternative part names are also shown below)
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| Title | The Twig of the Shannon (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Lithograph on paper |
| Brief description | Music sheet for The Twig of the Shannon by M.P. Foster and Frederic Archer, illustrated with an image of Sam Cowell (1826-1865) Lithograph by Concanen & Lee. Published in London ca. 1855. |
| Physical description | Music sheet for The Twig of the Shannon, by M.P. Foster and Theodore Gordon, accompaniment composed by Frederic Archer. Front cover illustrated in colour with full-length portrait of Sam Collins wearing a red waistcoat, a green jacket and grey-green trousers. Also wearing a white hat and holding a shillelagh. Four leaves. |
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| Credit line | Gabrielle Enthoven Collection |
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| Literary reference | The Twig of the Shannon |
| Summary | Music sheet for The Twig of the Shannon, words by M.P. Foster, music by Theodore Gordon and accompaniments by Frederic Archer. Sung by Sam Collins. Front cover lithograph by Concanen & Lee. Published in London by Foster & King, ca. mid. 19th century - early 20th century. |
| Other number | 51468 - Negative number |
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| Accession number | S.460:1 to 4-2012 |
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| Record created | May 4, 2012 |
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