Old Songs, with drawings by Edwin A. Abbey & Alfred Parsons
Half title, frontispiece, illustrated title page, contents, pp. 3-122, text and illustrations by Abbey with floral head and end pieces by Abbey. Bound in brown leather, title illustration stamped and gilded on front cover and spine.
Contents:
A Love Song, p. 1 [related Abbey drawing, MMA 29.100.927].
"Why canst Thou not, as Others do," p. 15.
"With Jockey to the Fair," p. 19.
"Sweet Nelly, my Heart's Delight," p. 27.
"What hap had I to Marry a Shrow," p. 33.
The Leather Bottèl, p. 37 [related Abbey drawing, MMA 29.100.926].
Never Love Thee More, p. 49.
"Here's to the Maiden of Bashful Fifteen," p. 53.
Barbara Allen, p. 57.
Perigot and Cuddy's Roundelay, p. 67.
Sally in Our Alley, p. 73 [related Abbey drawing, MMA 29.100.923].
"Early One Morning," p. 83.
Kitty of Coleraine, p. 89.
Old King Cole, p. 97.
Harvest Home, p. 1010.
Down in Cupid's Carden, p. 107.
Phillada Flouts Me, p. 111 [related Abbey drawing, MMA 29.100.928].
Contents:
A Love Song, p. 1 [related Abbey drawing, MMA 29.100.927].
"Why canst Thou not, as Others do," p. 15.
"With Jockey to the Fair," p. 19.
"Sweet Nelly, my Heart's Delight," p. 27.
"What hap had I to Marry a Shrow," p. 33.
The Leather Bottèl, p. 37 [related Abbey drawing, MMA 29.100.926].
Never Love Thee More, p. 49.
"Here's to the Maiden of Bashful Fifteen," p. 53.
Barbara Allen, p. 57.
Perigot and Cuddy's Roundelay, p. 67.
Sally in Our Alley, p. 73 [related Abbey drawing, MMA 29.100.923].
"Early One Morning," p. 83.
Kitty of Coleraine, p. 89.
Old King Cole, p. 97.
Harvest Home, p. 1010.
Down in Cupid's Carden, p. 107.
Phillada Flouts Me, p. 111 [related Abbey drawing, MMA 29.100.928].
Artwork Details
- Title: Old Songs, with drawings by Edwin A. Abbey & Alfred Parsons
- Illustrator: Edwin Austin Abbey (American, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1852–1911 London)
- Illustrator: Alfred Parsons (British, Beckington, Somerset 1847–1920 Broadway, Worcestershire)
- Publisher: Harper & Brothers (American, New York)
- Date: 1889
- Medium: Wood engraving and etching
- Dimensions: 12 3/16 x 9 5/8 in. (31 x 24.5 cm)
- Classification: Books
- Credit Line: Gift of W.. L. Hildburgh, transferred from the Library
- Object Number: 21.36.112
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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