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Soft as the silver ray that sleeps : Glee 5 voices / [R.J.S. Stevens]: MU.MS.754.037

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Soft as the silver ray that sleeps : Glee 5 voices / [R.J.S. Stevens]
Soft as yon silver ray that sleeps

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Description

For SATTB.
Title from first line and caption.
"Composed for Miss Jeffery" -- caption.
The poem is found in the novel "The mysteries of Udolpho" by Ann Radcliffe, first published in 1794.
Holograph manuscript in ink.
Watermark: "Pro patria ejusque libertate" in crowned circle round standing lion holding arrows and banner above "Vryheyt"; countermark "GR" below crown in circle.
1.1.1 S Affetuoso Soft as the silver ray that sleeps Bb G-2 bBE 3/4 4.''D8D4C/2'B4B/y4.''C8Dz{8FE}/y4EDzC/
Glees, catches, rounds, etc. Vocal quintets, Unaccompanied.

Measurements and weight

1 ms. score (p. 37-40) ;34 cm.; 1 ms. score (p. 37-40) ;34 cm.;

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Identification numbers

Accession number: MU.MS.754.037
Primary reference Number: 252362
ALMA leader: 01509cdm a2200289 a 4500
ALMA control 001: 995137303803606
ALMA reference a: (UkCU)513730-depfacfmdb
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Audit data

Created: Wednesday 30 September 2020 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Manuscripts and Printed Books

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