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EBBA 21680
Magdalene College - Pepys
THE / Merry MILK-MAID: / Being, Her Longing-Desire after Matrimony: That she might be / one of the Honourable Society of Gossips.
Date Published
1691
Author
Standard Tune
Crossed Couple, The; Tantara Rara Tantivy
Imprint
Printed for P. Brooksby, I. Deacon, I. Blare, / and I. Back. 1691.
License
Licensed according to Order.
Collection
Magdalene College - Pepys
Page
4.13
Location
Pepys Library
Shelfmark
Pepys Ballads 4.13
ESTC ID
R188568
Keyword Categories
Pepys Categories
Love Pleasant and Unfortunate
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Additional Information
Part 1
Title
THE / Merry MILK-MAID: / Being, Her Longing-Desire after Matrimony: That she might be / one of the Honourable Society of Gossips.
Tune Imprint
First Lines
AS I through a Meadow one morning did pass, / when Flowers and Blossoms were springing;
Refrain
it is a fine thing to be Marry'd. [with variations]
Album Page
1/2 sheet oblong folio, 200 x 294
Condition
cropped right edge, uneven inking
Ornament
cast fleurons