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c. 19th century (made)
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A woman standing and looking at the viewer, wearing loose-fitting clothes and holding a parasol. Above reads 'The Bloomer Polka,' and below 'Composed and Inscribed to Mrs. Colonel Bloomer by J.J. Blockley. Author of the Oberon Polka.'

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Brief description
Colour lithograph. Illustrated music title by Edward Noyce, printed by Stannard & Dixon; 'The Bloomer Polka.' C. 19th century.
Physical description
A woman standing and looking at the viewer, wearing loose-fitting clothes and holding a parasol. Above reads 'The Bloomer Polka,' and below 'Composed and Inscribed to Mrs. Colonel Bloomer by J.J. Blockley. Author of the Oberon Polka.'
Dimensions
  • Height: 13.125in
  • Width: 9.125in
Dimensions taken from departmental register.
Credit line
Purchased from 'W.E. Smeson.'
Collection
Accession number
E.2596-1921

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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