Cool Burgundy Ben

Date

Circa 1978

Code

CH/5/6/5/26

Extent

Single sheet of paper

Level

Item

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Reproduction of a music cover for 'Cool Burgundy Ben', possibly reproduced circa 1978. Original lithograph was by Richard Childs of Childs and Harris. Music composed by Alfred Lee with lyrics by Frank Green. Published by Charles Sheard and Company, London. Circa 1870-1880. Black and white lithograph with title at the top 'COOL BURGUNDY BEN'. Followed by large lithographic image of a man standing, dressed in a Victorian suit, with a top hat and a cane. Text below 'COMPANION SONG TO "CHAMPAGNE CHARLIE" / SUNG BY / GEORGE LEYBOURNE.' Followed by a verse from the song, composers and publishers details. George Leybourne (1842-1884) was known for his career in Victorian music halls.

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