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Theatrical portraits
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Creator: |
Unknown |
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Dates: |
1750-1850 |
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The collection consists of 416 different theatrical portraits and theatrical scenes, mostly of 18th century - early 19th century
British origin. Pieces are taken from early editions of play magazines, newspapers, books, and portfolios. Specific names
are available in the accession folder.
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ms2742 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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British music hall postcard collection
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Creator: |
Banford, Harry, 1883-1973 |
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Dates: |
circa 1900-1930 |
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The collection consists of 160 picture postcards of 118 music hall artists. Of these 64 are signed, several with personal
inscriptions to fellow performers: Mr. and Mrs. Nat Clifford, Lally Clifford, and Harry Banford. Some of the notable actors
are Vesta Tilley, Hetty King, and Little Tich. There are two contracts between Harry Banford, acting as agent for the Theatre
Royal, Guildford, and the Brothers Ford (1914). Also, six playbills describe variety bills featuring Harry Banford and lesser
known performers.
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Identifier: |
ms832 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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Charles Dickens theatre collection
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Creator: |
Turner, R. |
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Dates: |
1838-1933 |
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The collection consists of pictures, scrapbooks, clippings from magazines and newspapers, typescripts of reviews of Nicholas
Nickleby, programs, books and plays, engravings by R. Turner, 1838, for Nicholas Nickleby, pictures of actors and actresses,
18 pictures of Charles Dickens himself, scenes from plays, such as The Only Way (A Tale of Two Cities), David Copperfield,
Oliver Twist and others, a Christmas card, and covers of two pieces of music from two of Dickens' books: Dombey and Son and
Little Dorrit. Complete list available.
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ms907 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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