Bound sheet music, belonging to Eleanor Parke Custis, 1780/1799

Containers:

Shelf 122 : H : 7

Extent:

1 Volumes

Scope and content:

Bound collection of published chamber works by Pleyel and three sonatas by Kozeluch primarily for piano-forte and harpsichord. Manuscript copy of "Hope Told a Flattering Tale," by Pleyel; "Here's a health to ane I loe dear," music by Kozeluch -poetry by Robert Burns; "Come live with me, & be my love," composed by Emerick, poetry by Shakespeare; "The Chieftain," words by T. C. [Thomas Campbell]; "The Hunter's Horn," words by Fitzsimons, music by Philips (?); "Dearest Maid I adore thee," words by J. Lee Lewis, composed by W Slape; in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis. Also includes manuscript copy of "Hymn of Riego" in the hand of Eleanor Parke Custis [Lewis] in 1826. A handwritten poem on the final page is inspired by Thomas Moore's "Come rest in this bosom."

Language:

French.

Physical facet:

Bound volume. The name "E.P. CUSTIS" embossed on front cover in red leather. Marbled cover with a brown leather spine.

Dimensions:

26 x 33 cm.

Subjects:

Sheet music

Names:

Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852

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