Instrumental pieces and songs copied mostly by one various hand
MS. Mus. Sch. c. 95
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Instrumental pieces and songs copied mostly by one various hand
Shelfmark
MS. Mus. Sch. c. 95
Summary
Instrumental pieces and songs, collected and copied mostly by one various hand, [early 18th cent.?].
Date
[early 18th cent.?]
Language
English
Physical facet
Written in a book (quired generally in 8s), subsequently cut by binder. Watermark, Fool's cap. Ruling, 10 5-lined staves, red marginal ruling. Binding early 18th-cent. calf.
Physical extent
262 pages
Custodial history
This item is part of the Music School collection of printed and manuscript music, which was originally bequeathed to the University of Oxford by William Heather (c 1563-1627), and gradually added to until the end of the 18th century. This item was once owned and then bequeathed by Richard Rawlinson; with his bookplate.
Acquisition
The collection was transferred to the Bodleian in 1885.
Subject
Music -- Manuscripts -- 18th century
Songs (High voice), Unaccompanied
Suites
Viol music (Viols (2))
Music
18th century
