Object details
Object number
ARC.006148
Creator(s)
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Clayton Johns
(New Castle, Delaware, 1857 - 1932, Boston)
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composer
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Andrew Lang
(Selkirk, Scottish Borders, 1844 - 1912, Banchory)
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contributor
Title
Scythe Song
Date
late 19th century - early 20th century
Medium
Ink on paper
Language
English
Signatures, inscriptions, and markings
Inscribed in ink (page 1, top): Dedicated to Mrs. John L. Gardner / Scythe Song / Words by Andrew Lang / Music by Clayton Johns
Provenance
Gift of composer-pianist Clayton Johns (1857-1932) to Isabella Stewart Gardner, unknown date.
Commentary
Isabella Stewart Gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. In keeping with this legacy, object information is continually being reviewed, updated, and enriched in order to give greater access to the collection.
Gallery
Yellow Room
Case
Musicians Case
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