The Chinese Grin
Sheet Music
ca. 19th century (printed and published)
ca. 19th century (printed and published)
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Music sheet cover for "The Chinese Grin", composed by Henry J Murcott, sung by James Francis, published by Charles Murcott, ca. 19th century.
James Francis was of the original Mohawk Minstrels. Minstrel shows were very popular in London from the 1840s onwards, notably in St. James's Hall in Piccadilly. Minstrels sang sentimental ballads and played instruments including the banjo, tambourine, one-stringed fiddle and the bones. They were popular family entertainment.
James Francis was of the original Mohawk Minstrels. Minstrel shows were very popular in London from the 1840s onwards, notably in St. James's Hall in Piccadilly. Minstrels sang sentimental ballads and played instruments including the banjo, tambourine, one-stringed fiddle and the bones. They were popular family entertainment.
Object details
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| Title | The Chinese Grin (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Lithograph |
| Brief description | Music sheet cover for "The Chinese Grin", composed by Henry J Murcott, sung by James Francis, published by Charles Murcott, ca. 19th century. |
| Physical description | Illustrated cover of the music sheet "The Chinese Grin". |
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| Credit line | Gabrielle Enthoven Collection |
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| Summary | Music sheet cover for "The Chinese Grin", composed by Henry J Murcott, sung by James Francis, published by Charles Murcott, ca. 19th century. James Francis was of the original Mohawk Minstrels. Minstrel shows were very popular in London from the 1840s onwards, notably in St. James's Hall in Piccadilly. Minstrels sang sentimental ballads and played instruments including the banjo, tambourine, one-stringed fiddle and the bones. They were popular family entertainment. |
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| Accession number | S.803-2012 |
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| Record created | September 14, 2012 |
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