50 and 39 leaves.
Two books of exercises for learning the flute, but most of each book is unused. In no. 26916 the date 1673 and the name 'Elizabeth Henthorne' occur, and 'Aprell the 9: 1700 i began to learn the Flute.' In no. 26917 at fol. 39 rev. is a song with music beginning, 'Now, now the fight's done.' The two volumes are similarly bound.
Two books of exercises for learning the flute, but most of each book is unused. In no. 26916 the date 1673 and the name 'Elizabeth Henthorne' occur, and 'Aprell the 9: 1700 i began to learn the Flute.' In no. 26917 at fol. 39 rev. is a song with music beginning, 'Now, now the fight's done.' The two volumes are similarly bound.
Dates
- Written in c.1670
Extent
2 Volumes
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Mus. Sch. G. 639-40, fols. 1-2]
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Shelfmark:
MS. Mus. Sch. G. 639-40
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 20926
Abstract
Two books of exercises for learning the flute.
Biographical / Historical
Biographical details unknown.
Other Finding Aids
Falconer Madan, et al., A summary catalogue of western manuscripts in the Bodleian Library at Oxford which have not hitherto been catalogued in the Quarto series (7 vols. in 8 [vol. II in 2 parts], Oxford, 1895-1953; reprinted, with corrections in vols. I and VII, Munich, 1980), vol. V, no. 26916-26917
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Acquisition details unknown.
Physical Facet
On paper
Dimensions
4 1/8 × 8 1/4 in.
- Title
- Two books of exercises for learning the flute
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- EAD version 2021 by Hannah Jordan
- Date
- EAD version 2021
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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