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DR HUGH WELCH DIAMOND (1809-86)

Copy of an ancient music manuscript

c.1860

Salted paper print | 16.9 x 12.7 cm (image) | RCIN 2932766

Photograph of a page from a medieval musical manuscript with script written beneath the staves. A small illustration is located on the left side of the page.

  • Creator(s)

    Dr Hugh Welch Diamond (1809-86) (photographer)

  • 16.9 x 12.7 cm (image)

  • Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

  • Subject(s)
    • Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
      • Music
        • Musical notation
        • Religious music
          • Gregorian chant. Plainsong
    Object type(s)
      • visual works
        • photographs
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