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Toothpick & Crutch

Sheet Music
ca. 19th century (printed and published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Music sheet cover for "Toothpick & Crutch", written by T. L. Clay, composed by Alfred Lee, sung by Vance, published by Charles Sheard, ca. 19th century.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleToothpick & Crutch (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Lithograph
Brief description
Music sheet cover for "Toothpick & Crutch", written by T. L. Clay, composed by Alfred Lee, sung by Vance, published by Charles Sheard, ca. 19th century.
Physical description
Cover of the sheet music for 'Toothpick & Crutch'. In the centre, there is a portrait of Vance in costume.
Dimensions
  • Height: 34cm (approx)
  • Width: 26cm (approx)
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'RECEIVED WITH SHOUTS OF LAUGHTER."BIRMINGHAM POST"' (Printed on front cover above illustration)
  • 'WRITTEN BY / T.L. CLAY / COMPOSED BY / ALFRED LEE. / SUNG WITH IMMENSE SUCCESS BY THE / GREAT VANCE.' (Printed on front cover beneath illustration)
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Subject depicted
Association
Literary referenceToothpick & Crutch
Summary
Music sheet cover for "Toothpick & Crutch", written by T. L. Clay, composed by Alfred Lee, sung by Vance, published by Charles Sheard, ca. 19th century.
Collection
Accession number
S.698-2012

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Record createdAugust 2, 2012
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