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The Twig of the Shannon

Music
ca. 1855 (published), 1863 (performed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

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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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 4 parts.
(Some alternative part names are also shown below)
  • Music
  • Sheet Music
  • Print
  • Score
  • Music
  • Sheet Music
  • Print
  • Score
  • Music
  • Sheet Music
  • Print
  • Score
  • Music
  • Sheet Music
  • Print
  • Score
TitleThe 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.
Dimensions
  • Height: 34.6cm
  • Width: 25.8cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'The Twig of the Shannon / Sung with great success by Sam Collins / written expressly for him by M.P. Foster / music composed by Theodore Gordon / London / Foster & King' (Printed on front cover.)
  • 'Collins 1863' (Handwritten in pencil on front cover.)
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Subject depicted
Literary referenceThe 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
Collection
Accession number
S.460:1 to 4-2012

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Record createdMay 4, 2012
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