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Music cover, Edinburgh Quadrille

Music cover, Edinburgh Quadrille, music by Charles d Albert.
circa 1850s

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1850s Cannon Edinburgh Highland Kilts Quadrille Sepia


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This image showcases the Edinburgh Quadrille, a popular Victorian dance craze that swept through Scotland and beyond during the 1850s. The cover of this music sheet, published by Charles d'Albert, beautifully encapsulates the essence of Scottish culture and military tradition. The backdrop of Edinburgh's iconic castle, with its imposing silhouette against the sepia-toned sky, sets the stage for this lively quadrille. A group of soldiers, dressed in their full Highland uniforms, are seen engaging in the dance, their kilts swirling around them as they move in unison. The soldiers' stern expressions and their well-polished weapons, including a cannon, add an air of discipline and order to the scene. The Edinburgh Quadrille was a social dance that required at least eight dancers, arranged in four couples. The dance steps were influenced by Scottish country dances and were performed to the lively strains of traditional Scottish music. The popularity of the quadrille extended beyond Scotland, with many European courts adopting the dance as part of their social calendar. This charming music cover, with its intricate border design and detailed illustration, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when Scottish culture and military tradition were celebrated through dance and music.

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