The New Musical Fund
Admission Ticket
late eighteenth century (etched)
late eighteenth century (etched)
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Admission ticket for a concert hosted by The New Musical Fund. Etching print. A scene featuring a Saint on a cloud holding a lyre, pouring coins into the outstretched apron of a woman who has two small children standing by her. Behind the woman, a number of musicians are visible each clutching their instruments. The design is presented in an oval frame, topped with a collection of musical instruments including a violin, and resting on an open book of music and what appears to be a cello.
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Title | The New Musical Fund |
Materials and techniques | Etching print |
Brief description | Admission ticket for a concert hosted by The New Musical Fund. Etching print. Designed by J. Ibbetson. Etched by J. Thornthwaite. England. Late eighteenth century. |
Physical description | Admission ticket for a concert hosted by The New Musical Fund. Etching print. A scene featuring a Saint on a cloud holding a lyre, pouring coins into the outstretched apron of a woman who has two small children standing by her. Behind the woman, a number of musicians are visible each clutching their instruments. The design is presented in an oval frame, topped with a collection of musical instruments including a violin, and resting on an open book of music and what appears to be a cello. |
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Production | The sheet is credited 'J. Ibbetson del.', this is presumably Julius Ibbetson. |
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Bibliographic reference | Edge, Kevin. The Art of Selling Songs : Graphics for the Music Business, 1690-1990. London : Futures Publications, 1991. |
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Accession number | 21030:11 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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