Awfully Clever
Sheet Music
ca. 19th century - early 20th century (published)
ca. 19th century - early 20th century (published)
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Front cover of music sheet for Awfully Clever, written and composed by G.W. Hunt and sung by George Leybourne. Front cover illustration drawn by Alfred Concanen. Published in London by Hopwood & Crew and printed by Stannard & Son, ca. 19th century - early 20th century.
Object details
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| Title | Awfully Clever (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Lithograph on paper |
| Brief description | Front cover of music sheet for Awfully Clever, written and composed by G.W. Hunt, published in London ca. 19th century - early 20th century. |
| Physical description | Front cover of music sheet for Awfully Clever, written and composed by G.W. Hunt, published in London. Illustrated in colour with full-length portrait of male performer, probably George Leybourne, wearing light brown trousers and a dark brown blazer, holding a hat and a walking stick. Front cover only. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Awfully clever / Alfred Concanen del / "They tell me I'm awfully clevar, / Oh so clevar yes so clevar, / They say that they nevar no bevar, Met a fella so clevar before." / Written and composed by / G.W. Hunt / Sung with immense success by the popular favorite, / George Leybourne / London; Hopwood & Crew, 42 New Bond St. W. / Stannard & Son, impt.' (Printed on front cover.) |
| Credit line | Gabrielle Enthoven Collection |
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| Literary reference | Awfully Clever |
| Summary | Front cover of music sheet for Awfully Clever, written and composed by G.W. Hunt and sung by George Leybourne. Front cover illustration drawn by Alfred Concanen. Published in London by Hopwood & Crew and printed by Stannard & Son, ca. 19th century - early 20th century. |
| Other number | PPUK 1586 - PeoplePlay UK number |
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| Accession number | S.484-2012 |
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| Record created | May 24, 2012 |
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