The owls : song / words by Elsie New ; music by H.M.S. Scott.
Helenita M. S. Scott
Category
Books
Date
1909
Materials
Place of origin
Erddig
Collection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 3225893
Summary
Bibliographic description
1 score ([8]p.) ; 32cm. Pencil and ink drawing of owls on titlepage. Provenance: inscribed on rear "Simon with love & all good wishes for June 24th 1909 from Elsie New and HMS Scott" [i.e. from Elsie New and Helenita Scott, the composer, sister of Louisa Matilda Yorke, of Erddig and aunt of Simon Yorke IV (1903-1966)]. Binding: unbound; stitched. Contained as sole item in a brown paper bag, with manuscript note and list: Helenita’s Songs | Spring tide and Why | The owl | A little work, a little play | Just like love | The fairies’ cradle song.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Makers and roles
Helenita M. S. Scott New, Elsie