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.]
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...
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 apologizing for not replying to the letter sooner. Barry congratulates Sowdon success in acquiring the manger's friendship and asks for Sowdon's opinion on a second Playhouse in Dublin and whether he's still on friendly terms...
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.
Harriet Siddons, daughter-in-law of Sarah Siddons, writes her children saying that her son, Henry, will be in charge in the event of her death. The pages are torn.
Hurlbut, E. P. (Elisha P.); Combe, Cecilia, 1794-1868; Combe, George, 1788-1858; Eulogies; Death; Letters
E.P. Hurlbut writes Cecilia Siddons Combe sending her condolences after the death of her husband, George Combe. The letter contains an embossing. The letter contains notations by more than one hand.
Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Siddons, Sarah, 1755-1831; Kemble, John Philip, 1757-1823; Macready, William Charles, 1793-1873; Theater; Letters; Watermarks
Charles Kean writes Mr. Donne discussing his admiration for Mrs. Siddons and John P. Kemble, his dislike for Macready, his belief in the value of the Royal Theatricals, his own role as a pioneer in the theatre, and his plans for the future. Mrs....
Actors; Cathcart, James Faucit, 1828-1902; Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868; Kean, Ellen, 1805-1880; Letters; Princess's Theatre (London, England); Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Hamlet; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Macbeth; Watermarks;...
Kean writes a long letter to actor James F. Cathcart to address his actions during the theater company's on tour in Australia and the United States. Kean describes his past relationship with Cathcart and admonishes Cathcart for his behavior. The...
In a letter, Ellen Kean congratulates a Mr. Donne on his daughter's marriage and relates the recent birth of her grandson. Letter contains a watermark.
Garrick writes a letter to Reverend John Home about stage promotions and recommends a Mr. Walker to him because "there may be some of Your acquaintance who will profit by his knowledge of the Every branch of the English tongue." Letter contains a...
Irving, Henry, Sir, 1838-1905; Dickens, Charles, 1837-1896; Crystal Palace (London, England); National Gallery (Great Britain); British Museum; Letters
Writing from London Irving discusses Wilkins' town, Irving's decision not to join the London Wall church, the issue of Sunday openings of public buildings and Charles Dickens' new work "written in favor of the opening." Signed J.H. Brodribb...
Archer, William, 1856-1924; Lawrence, William J. (William John), 1862-1940; Letters; Theaters; Hishikawa, Moronobu, ca. 1618-ca. 1694
Lawrence writes to Archer telling him that he has found it very difficult to gather information about the evolution of the Japanese Theatre. He talks about a collection of Moronobar Hishikawa's theatrical sketches and describes a particular screen...
