Citation - Pennsylvania Gazette-Philadelphia: 1762.05.20

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Index Entry Music, in Constantinople, played by 100 orchestras, for birth of heir 
Location Constantinople 
Citation
PG-P.762.027
20 May 1762:23 (1743)
The rejoicings at Constantinople, on the birth of an heir to
the Ottoman throne, surpassed all description.  There were
upwards of 100 orchestras erected in different parts of that
capital, and furnished with all the ablest musicians, who
played without ceasing for seven days and seven nights; . .
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Generic Title Pennsylvania Gazette-Philadelphia 
Date 1762.05.20 
Publisher Franklin, B., and D. Hall 
City, State Philadelphia, PA 
Year 1762 
Bibliography B0036479
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