Manuscript song book of "Miss Stow", with enclosures by Carolyn Coxon, late 18th-century [?] (song book); 2nd half of the 20th century (enclosures)
Scope and Contents
This is a song book partly manuscript, partly printed which had belonged to a "Miss Stow". It contains many interspersed paper notes added subsequently by Carolyn Coxon, commenting and identifying the music pieces.
The printed section is entitled "The Celebrated Russian Dance call'd Rafatchek as Danc'd at the London & French Theatres by M. Vestris & Madn Guimer, set for the Harpsichord or Piano Forte with Variations. By Domenico Corri", "Edinr. Printed by Corri & Company. Music Sellers to Her Majesty".
Also included with this item is a folder containing Carolyn Coxon's paper notes enclosed in the two other printed books donated at the same time (see "Separated material").
Dates
- Creation: late 18th-century [?] (song book); 2nd half of the 20th century (enclosures)
Creator
- Corri, Domenico, 1746-1825 (Scottish-Italian composer, impresario, music publisher, and voice teacher) (Composer, Person)
Language of Materials
Italian and English
Physical Description
Bound manuscript and printed volume, 32.7 x 25.5 cm, with red label reading "Miss Stow" on the front board and interspersed paper notes.
Conditions Governing Access
Open. Please contact the repository in advance.
Extent
1 bound MS volume : with enclosed paper notes. ; 32.7 x 25.5 cm
1 folder
Custodial History
Ink note on the paste down end paper: "Miss Stowe Songs".
Pencil note on the free end paper: "[includes a piece published between 1771 and 1787 by Domenico Corri, who was then domiciled in Edinburgh]", "£30".
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Carolyn Coxon in 2019. Accession no. SC-Acc-2024-0126.
Separated Materials
Donated at the same time as two printed song books: Select & Rare Scotish Melodies. The Poetry by the Celebrated Ettrick Shepherd. The Symphonies & Accompaniments Composed & the Whole Adapted & Arranged by Henry R. Bishop (London: Goulding & D'Almaine) (shelfmark: Mus.m.1147), and Select Collection of Original Dances. Waltzes, Marches, Minuets & Airs respectfully dedicated to the most noble Marchioness of Queensberry, Many of which are Composed, and the whole Arranged for the Piano Forte and Harp by Nath. Gow (Edinburgh: Penson Robertson & co) (shelfmark: Mus.m.1146).
Physical Description
Bound manuscript and printed volume, 32.7 x 25.5 cm, with red label reading "Miss Stow" on the front board and interspersed paper notes.
Processing Information
Catalogued by Aline Brodin in April 2024.
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
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