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The Gipsy King

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

Music sheet cover for "The Gipsy King", sung by Mr. Ransford, composed by S. Nelson, published by Jefferys & Co., ca. 19th century.

This song formed part of a series of musical entertainments in which the singer, actor and composer Edwin Ransford performed from 1845 onwards.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleThe Gipsy King (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Lithograph
Brief description
Music sheet cover for "The Gipsy King", sung by Mr. Ransford, composed by S. Nelson, published by Jefferys & Co., ca. 19th century.
Physical description
Cover of the music sheet "The Gipsy King" which is illustrated with a man dressed as a gipsy with a loose shirt and breeches which finish above the knee. A sash is tied around his waist.
Dimensions
  • Height: 32cm (approx)
  • Width: 24cm (approx)
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Subject depicted
Association
Summary
Music sheet cover for "The Gipsy King", sung by Mr. Ransford, composed by S. Nelson, published by Jefferys & Co., ca. 19th century.

This song formed part of a series of musical entertainments in which the singer, actor and composer Edwin Ransford performed from 1845 onwards.
Collection
Accession number
S.1043-2012

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Record createdSeptember 17, 2012
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