On the Railway, c1870 (chromolithograph on paper)

sheet music cover for ‘On the Railway - A Comic Song with a Moral, Written & Composed by Fredk. Gilbert, and Sung With Great Success by Harry Dowton'. Frederick Younge Gilbert (1850 –1903) was an English theatrical agent and writer of music hall songs. Born in London, the son of a comedian also named Fred Gilbert, he performed in theatres as a singer before joining the office of theatrical agent Ambrose Maynard. Stannard and Son, printer and publisher, 7 Poland St, Oxford St, London, W. William Thomas Stannard (1815-1895) was a lithographic printer active in London during the second half of the 19th century. Stannard published initially in partnership with 'Rae' as 'Stannard and Rae' and alone as 'Stannard and Co.' In 1847, he entered into partnership with Francis Dixon as 'Stannard and Dixon', an imprint that remained active until June of 1868, when the partnership dissolved. At this time, Stannard's son, William Stannard (1848 - 1895), joined the firm, which was reestablished as 'Stannard and Son.' This father-son partnership remained active until November of 1891. Charles Sheard (1825-1882) Music Publisher, Musical Bouquet Office, 192, High Holborn, St Giles, London.