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Now we can both laugh together

Print
19th century (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Sheet music cover for 'Now we can both laugh together' as sung by George Robey. Written and composed by John L. St. John and Fred Warwick. Illustration by Sidney Kent. Published in London by Francis, Day & Hunter and printed by H. G. Banks, 1909.


Object details

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Object type
TitleNow we can both laugh together (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Printing ink on paper
Brief description
Sheet music cover for 'Now we can both laugh together' as sung by George Robey. Written and composed by John L. St. John and Fred Warwick. Illustration by Sidney Kent. Published in London by Francis, Day & Hunter and printed by H. G. Banks, 1909.
Physical description
Sheet music cover, with an image of George Robey looking over a fence
Dimensions
  • Height: 34.4cm
  • Width: 25.4cm
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'The Theatrical and Music Hall singing rights of this song are reserved. For Pantomime permissions apply to Francis, Day & Hunter'. (Printed above image)
  • '"NOW WE CAN BOTH LAUGH / TOGETHER." / Written & / Composed by John L. St. John / & Fred Warwick. / Sung by GEORGE ROBEY.' (Printed on the cover)
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Literary referenceNow we can both laugh together by John L. St. John & Fred Warwick
Summary
Sheet music cover for 'Now we can both laugh together' as sung by George Robey. Written and composed by John L. St. John and Fred Warwick. Illustration by Sidney Kent. Published in London by Francis, Day & Hunter and printed by H. G. Banks, 1909.
Collection
Accession number
S.379-2012

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Record createdMay 8, 2012
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