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The Rose o' Letham

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The Rose o' Letham
ID JSS0256
Title The Rose o' Letham
Document Reference x/257/3b
Format 233 x 139 mm
Medium Handwritten music on lined sheet
Item Type Manuscript
Subject Scottish Music, Melody
Item Description This melody has been written on an envelope. Skinner would often use whatever material was to hand when writing out his melodies - he even used a shirtcuff! (See JSS0261). Letham is in Angus, near Arbroath, and the 'Rose' seems to have been 'Miss Nellie McAdam, living at 35 Madiera Street, Leith' (Edinburgh).
Creator James Scott Skinner
Creator Manuscript James Scott Skinner
Arranger James Scott Skinner
Time Period 1900's
Location Angus Archives
Collection Name James Macpherson
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