Playbill for Jonson's pastoral play, "The Sad shepherd," a tale of Robin Hood. The playbill contains a brief synopsis of the play, the names of the actors and characters, as well as a section written by Dowden.
Playbill for Shakespeare's play, "The merchant of Venice," being performed at St. George's Hall, London. The playbill contains the names of the actors and characters, two reviews, as well as part of a paper on the play's dramatic treatment on...
Playbill for Shakespeare's play, "Twelfth Night," to be performed in St. George's hall. The playbill includes the names of the actors and musicians, information about The Elizabethan stage Society, as well as some information about aspects of the...
Playbill for Beaumont and Fletcher's comedy, "The Coxcomb." The playbill includes the names of the actors as well as some information about aspects of the performance such as the authorship, the revival, the music, and the costumes.
Program for Ben Jonson's "The Alchemist," directed by William Poel and presented by the Elizabethan Stage Society at the Imperial Theatre attached to the Royal Aquarium. The program contains the names of the 1902 cast and the casts from earlier...
Barry writes to Sowdon expressing his concern for Sowdon's health and then goes on to say how he's more inclinded to play at Covent Garden than at Drury Lane for reasons he will tell Sowdon in person.
Jesus Christ Iconography; Mercers' Company (London, England); Stone carving
Pages appear to be torn from a book. The article discusses the archeological find of an early Renaissance figure of Christ in Mercers' Chapel in London and speculates about its historical significance.
Sowdon writes to Coates in Dublin to make clear that he has resigned his share in the bond and lease for the "Music Hall" which he signed jointly with Spranger Barry. He asks Coates to apply to Barry to release him from the bond and lease...
Barry, Spranger, 1719-1777; Letters; Woffington, Margaret, d. 1760
Barry writes from London to express his confidence and personal support for Sowdon's plan for a Dublin theatre to rival Sheridan's. He suggests raising funds through subscription and mentions several actresses who may be interested in joining the...
Joanna Baillie, author and playwright, to Sarah Siddons, writes Siddons expressing warmth and affection, and also appreciation for understanding her new book.
Fanny Kemble writes Reverend William Furness asking him to give a copy of the enclosed note to Mr. Butler. Mr. Gerhard and Mr. Meredith advise this course. Page 2 is a self-cover. The page 2 scan was rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise.
A transcription of the Charles Macklin letter dated 29 April to an unnamed correspondent discussing Macklin's health over the winter. The letter contains commentary stating, "Copy. for fear you may not make it out." The transcript may have been...
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.
Tayleure writes to Kean about a collection of letters and other materials related to his father, Edmund Kean. Tayleure mentions the monetary value of certain letters and sends materials to Kean to propose a sale. Tayleure adds a postscript about...
Letter with no sender or receiver speaks of an arrangement "10 nights before Xmas 10 after." Letter contains other requests and refers to "Mr. Kean." Secondhand notations at bottom read: "Recd from Mrs[.] Kean - London - Dec. 1835." Last page of...
Two manuscripts pasted together consist of two parts of a contract. The document gives power to Kean's attorneys in a legal issue between Edwards and Kean. Document is signed by Kean three times. A witness, B. Kirkham, signs the document twice....
D’Aguilar, Eliza, 18th/19th cent.; D'Aguilar, G. C. (George Charles), Sir, 1784-1855; Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Kean, Mary, 1779-1849; Sealing-wax; Seals (Closures); Signatures (Writing); Sons; Travel; Letters; Watermarks
Eliza D'Aguilar, wife of decorated military man Sir George Charles D'Aguilar, writes a letter to Mrs. Mary Kean. While Eliza begins her letter with the discussion of her son, she mentions the safe arrival of Mary's son to the United States. Eliza...
David Garrick writes to George Garrick about a play and its potential cast. Letter contains a faint watermark and a note alleged to be written by William Upcott in 1840. Image four scan has been rotated 90 degrees to the right.
In a genial letter, Garrick "presents his best Acknowledgements wrapt in the most refin'd Gratitude" to Georgina Shipley. Letter also sends well wishes to Lady Harriet and two Miss Shipleys. Letter contains a large watermark in the center.
