A large series of slide sets illustrating hymns, mainly in short sets of between 3 and 7 slides, with one slide for each verse of the hymn and sometimes an additional slide for the refrain.
The lyrics typically appear in a printed box inserted into the photographic image, which does not necessarily relate directly to the lyrics. Many of the images are in the art-photography style typical of Bird's various sets of 'studies'.
manufacturer: Graystone Bird
“The verse is printed in large type on each slide. The slides are of high artistic merit.”
“The verse is printed in large type on each slide. The slides are of high artistic merit.”
“With verses in large type on each slide.”
“These Hymns are illustrated with Artistic Photographs from Nature by Mr Graystone Bird.”
“With verses in large type on each slide.”
“With verses in large type on each slide.”
“These Hymns are illustrated with Artistic Photographs from Nature by Mr Graystone Bird.”
Record created by Richard Crangle. Last updated 16 June 2020
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