Vivian Foster

AParson in Defence of Parsons
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Label: Columbia
Catalogue number: 4116
Genre: Music Hall
Condition: Very good+
Format: 78rpm shellac disc, 10 inch unless noted
Reference: #21973

Vivian Foster recorded "Parson in Defence of Parsons" (parts 1 and 2) for Columbia (4116), a monologue or comic sketch from the acoustic era, circa 1910–1920. Foster was a minor music-hall performer.

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