The Bavarian Girl’s Song

Date

Circa 1978

Code

CH/5/6/5/21

Extent

Single sheet of paper

Level

Item

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Reproduction of a lithograph music cover for 'The Bavarian Girl's Song'. Words by D.A.O' Meara, possibly circa 1835, music composed by George Alexander Lee,and lithograph by C.Hullmandel after design by Maxim Gauci. Printed by Mayhew & Company, London and was possibly reproducecd in 1978. Black and white illustration, depicts a girl standing outside the Mayhew & Company shop on Bond Street. Dressed in a cloth cap and black dress, she holds small brooms. With text 'THE BAVARIAN GIRL'S SONG / The Words by D.A.O' Meara. / Buy a Broom / Sung/IN CHARACTER/by / MADAME VESTRIS. / With the most enthusiastic Applause. / Arranged expressly for her by / Aleaxander Lee.' With Mayhew & Company's details below. Madame Vestris is Lucia Elizabeth Bartolozzi (1797-1856) was an English singer, actress, theater producer and manager.

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