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Page 1 of 8 of Sketch 5, Peacock's The art of Dancing

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Page 1 of 8 of Sketch 5, Peacock's The art of Dancing

ID

JSS0407

Title

Page 1 of 8 of Sketch 5, 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, Discussion on Highland Dancing

Item Description

Page 1 of 8 from Peacock's 5th Sketch in his publication, The Art of Dancing. This sketch discusses the dancing and steps of the Highlanders. He refers here to the Highlanders love of dancing.

Creator

Francis Peacock

Editor

Francis Peacock

Time Period

1770s - 1800s

Associated Dates: Publication

1805

Relationships

JSS0408, JSS0409, JSS0410, JSS0411, JSS0412, JSS0413, JSS0414

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

 

University of Aberdeen

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