Young Widow, The
Introduction
Adapted By:
Charles Bolton
Source:
Retreads Vol 6, 1992 & 2003
Formation:
Longways 3-couples proper
Music:
Specific tune - Young Widow, The (arr Charles Bolton)
Original Sources
The Echo:
1798, 1800
The Gentleman & Lady's Companion:
1798, 1799
A Collection of The newest and most fashionable Country Dances and Cotillions. The greater Part by Mr. John Griffith, Dancing-Master in Providence:
1788
A Collection of the Newest Cotillions, and Country Dances; Principally Composed by John Griffiths, Dancing Master. To Which is Added, Instances of Ill Manners, to be carefully avoided by Youth of both sexes:
1794
The Skylark: or Gentlemen & Ladies' Complete Songster:
2nd edition (1797)
A Collection of the Newest Cotillions and Country Dances. To which is added, a Variety of Modern Songs. Also, rules for conversation and instances of ill manners: to be carefully avoided by both sexes (Worcester):
1800
MSS - Nancy Shepley’s Book:
1794
MSS - Country Dances." [Commonplace book containing figures for country dances]:
1799
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Notes
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