Print Collection
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Print Collection is a 1750 by J. Evans, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This print shows lyrics for a song called The Muffin Man. It was written by T. Dibden and sung by Mr Dighton at Sadler’s Wells. The print was sold in London by J. Evans around the late 1700s. It’s a rare look at how street songs spread in print form. Singers often performed at Sadler’s Wells, a popular London spot. People bought these prints to take the tunes home. Check out Evans, J.
A printed sheet from 1750 by J. Evans in London contains the lyrics to the song "The Muffin Man," authored by T. Dibden and performed by Mr. Dighton at Sadler's Wells.
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These late-18th-century prints capture everyday British life with crisp lines and sharp satire.
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