Booth, Edwin, 1833-1893; Letters; Boughton, George Henry, 1834-1905
Booth writes from Piccadilly to regret he has not had time to visit Boughton and invites him to the theatre to see him. A note from Norman Philbrick in the same folder states that the original letter was once in his possession but that he sent it...
Poel, William, 1852-1934; Elizabethan Stage Society
Flier announcing two lectures by Poel at Cumnock Hall. The first is entitled "Hints on Costume" and the second, "Shakespeare's Verse and How to Read it."
A newspaper review of the performance of Shakespeare's "Comedy of Errors" at the Grays Inn. The reviewer thought the performance was "delightful" and even though there was no scenery everyone seemed to enjoy it. The reviewer also commented on the...
The writer comments that the elaborate dresses designed by Jennie Moore, for the play "Comedy of Errors," were in the style of Shakespeare's day and also mentions the Dromios style of dress. [Originally found inside a program of the performance,...
Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Lists; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Snuff boxes and bottles; Wills
Handwritten document contains a list of Charles Kean's possessions within his portfolio case. List includes personal items and a will handwritten by Kean.
Armstead, Henry Hugh, 1828-1905; Candelabra; Charitable uses, trusts, and foundations; Dinners and dining; Gifts; Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Kean, Ellen, 1805-1880; Lists; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. As you like it; Shakespeare, William,...
Clipping describes the happenings of the Kean testimonial banquet at St. James Hall. Clipping relates highlights of the event and describes the gifts Charles Kean received in honor for his contribution to British theatre.
Pinero, Arthur Wing, Sir, 1855-1934; Irving, Laurence, 1871-1914; Letters
Writing from London, Irving expresses gratitude for Pinero's praise. [This letter is a possible response to original letter in Pinero box 15, folder 43.]