Collection of catches and glees, mainly of the 17th-18th cent., probably from printed editions
MS. Mus. d. 296
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Collection of catches and glees, mainly of the 17th-18th cent., probably from printed editions
Shelfmark
MS. Mus. d. 296
Summary
Collection of catches and glees by several composers. Mainly of the 17th-18th centuries. Copied by B. Brown between May and August 1829.
Date
May-Aug 1829
Language
English
Physical facet
172 pages; 12 staves to a page. Watermark: JM&M. Binding: half calf with marbled paper covered boards (spine renewed). Binding: half calf with marbled paper covered boards (spine renewed).
Physical extent
172 pages
Custodial history
'B. Brown' on upper board label. Former shelfmark (Faculty of Music Library): [B. Brown] (Misc. 8).
Acquisition
Transferred from the Faculty of Music Library, 1995.
Subject
Music -- Manuscripts -- 19th century
18th century
Glees, catches, rounds, etc.
17th century
19th century
Music
