Advertisement appearing in Peacock's The Art of Dancing

ID

JSS0405

Title

Advertisement appearing in Peacock's The Art of Dancing

Document Reference

Lib R 7933 Pea 1

Format

200 x 154 mm

Medium

Printed page

Item Type

Printed Collection

Subject

Scottish Dance, Printed advert

Item Description

This advertisement, appearing at the start of Peacock's book, shows his solid credentials as a dance teacher. He points out that a main aim of his publication is to produce a significant contribution to the recently established Lunatic Hospital in Aberdeen.

Creator

Francis Peacock

Creator Manuscript

James Scott Skinner

Editor

Francis Peacock

Time Period

1770s - 1800s

Associated Dates: Publication

1805

Location

University of Aberdeen

Collection Name

Sketches relative to the History and Theory, but more especially to the Practice of Dancing; as a necessary accomplishment to the youth of both sexes; together with remarks on the defects and bad habits they are liable to in early life; and the best means of correcting of preventing them. Intended as hints to the youn teachers of the Art of Dancing.

Copyright

http://www.abdn.ac.uk/diss/historic/documents/copyright