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Isabella, The Barbers Daughter, by Harry Clifton
Promotional music sheet for Isabella The Barbers Daughter, song written and sung by Harry Clifton, 1863. The song tells the tale of a gentleman, pictured, who meets Isabella, the barbers daughter, on a boat where they strike up a friendship. After taking her out for days around London and to Brighton, he assumes that he is engaged to her but having agreed to meet him again, she fails to turn up and when found is in the arms of another man. After getting his satisfaction with the other man, he thinks about throwing himself in the Thames but thinks better of it in the end. The lyrics mention a gingham umbrella, but the artist seems to have given her a gingham cloak instead. Date: 1863
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1863 Barbers Clifton Enjoyment Entertainer Harry Isabella Jan19 Marketing Performer Programme Promotional Publicity Sheet Singer Song 1860s Musical
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Step back in time with this promotional music sheet for the popular 1863 song "Isabella, The Barbers Daughter," written and sung by the talented Harry Clifton. The image showcases a gentleman, engrossed in thought as he gazes at a photograph of Isabella, the barber's daughter. The scene is set aboard a boat, where their friendship blossomed during days spent cruising around London and trips to Brighton. The lyrics of this 1860s musical favorite tell a tale of unrequited love and heartbreak. The gentleman, infatuated with Isabella, assumes they are engaged, only to be left waiting at their planned rendezvous. Upon discovering her in the arms of another man, he seeks revenge but ultimately spares her life. The image on this sheet features Isabella dressed in a gingham cloak, a detail that adds to the nostalgic charm of the era. This promotional sheet serves as a testament to the popularity of live music and entertainment during the 19th century. The sheet, adorned with beautiful illustrations, would have been used to advertise Clifton's performances at music halls, theaters, and various entertainment venues. The combination of music, art, and storytelling provided a unique form of leisure and enjoyment for audiences of the time. Experience the enchanting world of 19th-century music and storytelling with this piece of history from the Mary Evans Prints Online collection.
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