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Storia Della Musica: Volume 2

Description: Copy of the second of three volumes of "Storia della musica" (Music History) containing nine chapters and three dissertations that talk about music in relation to ancient Greece, such as Greek mythological figures and festivals, Greek theories of music, and unique features of ancient Greek music.
Date: 1770
Creator: Martini, Giovanni Battista, 1706-1784
Partner: UNT Music Library

Silvain

Description: This one-act opera to a libretto by Marmontel is dedicated "a son Altesse Royale Monseigneur Le Prince Charles de Pologne." This full score features a catalogue of Grétry's music on the verso of the title page. The opera was premiered in Paris on 19 February 1770 at the Comédie-Italiènne.
Date: 1770~
Creator: Grétry, André-Ernest-Modeste, 1741-1813
Partner: UNT Music Library

Mrs. John Lothrop

Description: Portrait of Mrs. John Lothrop, pictured from the waist up. She is wearing a yellow dress with white accents, and has flowers in her hair. She is holding a rose and a fan in her hands and more flowers are visible in the background.
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Date: 1770~
Creator: Durand, John
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Court coat

Description: Court coat of medium blue and off white striped silk satin with floral embroidery. Knee-length, long sleeves, high standing collar, long vent at center back. Embroidery in silk threads in shades of pink, yellow, brown, white, and green with medium and small scale floral motifs repeating at the collar, center front opening, on and around the side pocket and flaps, center back vent, and wide sleeve cuffs. Lined in off white silk. Significant damage and losses throughout, particularly at armscye … more
Date: 1770/1790
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Court ensemble

Description: Man's three-piece suit of striped green velvet. A) Coat with extensive silk floral embroidery. Covered embroidered button and braid trim. Flap pockets. Lined in tan silk. B) Waistcoat of tan silk matching lining of coat with matching embroidery. Small embroidered covered buttons. Backed in linen. C) Breeches with matching embroidery at lower bands.
Date: 1770/1789
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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