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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D5459/1/86/2
Former ReferenceD5459/1/68b
TitleWith martial music - rend the air!
Date[1800]
DescriptionA Lilliputian military band of six musicians play the drums, horn, whistle and what appears to be the maracas. The four central figures are wearing cocked hats with plumes, the figures on either side appear to be of African descent and wearing turbans. Available on CD 158.
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
ArtistWoodward, George Murgatroyd (1765-1809)
Archive CreatorGeorge Murgatroyd Woodward (1765-1809), artist and writer
Further InformationThe drawing was engraved as part of 'Grotesque Borders for Rooms and Halls No 17' and published by Ackermann on 25 Oct 1800.
Physical DescriptionColoured drawing. Size 146 x 100mm.
CopiesA digital copy can also be viewed on the public computers at the record office.
Related MaterialSee D5459/2/23/13 for the corresponding printed decorative border.
TermEthnic groups
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