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On the Railway, c1870 (chromolithograph on paper)
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On the Railway, c1870 (chromolithograph on paper)
8836228 On the Railway, c1870 (chromolithograph on paper) by Stannard, William Thomas (1815-1895) ; 35 x 26 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire, UK; (add.info.: sheet music cover for On the Railway - A Comic Song with a Moral, Written & Composed by Fredk. Gilbert, and Sung With Great Success by Harry Dowton'.
Frederick Younge Gilbert (1850 -1903) was an English theatrical agent and writer of music hall songs. Born in London, the son of a comedian also named Fred Gilbert, he performed in theatres as a singer before joining the office of theatrical agent Ambrose Maynard.
Stannard and Son, printer and publisher, 7 Poland St, Oxford St, London, W. William Thomas Stannard (1815-1895) was a lithographic printer active in London during the second half of the 19th century. Stannard published initially in partnership with Rae as Stannard and Rae and alone as Stannard and Co. In 1847, he entered into partnership with Francis Dixon as Stannard and Dixon, an imprint that remained active until June of 1868, when the partnership dissolved. At this time, Stannard's son, William Stannard (1848 - 1895), joined the firm, which was reestablished as Stannard and Son. This father-son partnership remained active until November of 1891.
Charles Sheard (1825-1882) Music Publisher, Musical Bouquet Office, 192, High Holborn, St Giles, London.); © Elton Collection, Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust
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This charming chromolithograph print titled "On the Railway" captures the whimsical essence of 19th-century music hall entertainment. Created by William Thomas Stannard, a renowned lithographic printer in London, this piece served as the sheet music cover for a comic song composed by Frederick Gilbert and performed by Harry Dowton with great success.
The vibrant colors and intricate details of this print transport us back to a time when railways were a symbol of progress and modernity. The playful imagery on the cover reflects the lighthearted nature of music hall performances, where audiences could escape into a world of laughter and melody.
Frederick Gilbert, an English theatrical agent and songwriter, brought his creative talents to life through catchy tunes like "On the Railway." His collaboration with Stannard and Son, along with Charles Sheard's Music Publisher, helped bring this delightful song to audiences across London.
As we admire this historical artwork today, we are reminded of the cultural significance of music halls in shaping popular entertainment during the Victorian era. The legacy of artists like Gilbert and Stannard lives on through prints like these, preserving their contributions to musical history for generations to come.
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