[Theatrical prints collection] [electronic resource], ca. 1660-1906 1775-1825.

Format
Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
Marlborough, England : Adam Matthew Digital ; [Chicago, Ill.] : Adam Matthew Education [North American distributor, 2010]

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Subject(s)
Series
  • Victorian popular culture. Music hall, theatre and popular entertainment. [More in this series]
  • Victorian popular culture. Section III, Music hall, theatre and popular entertainment
Compiled/​Created
ca. 1660-1906 1775-1825.
Summary note
Electronic reproduction of selected items from the Prints Collection at the Harry Ransom Center. The Prints Collection consists of ca. 8,000 prints, the great majority of which depict British and American theatrical performers in character or in personal portraits. It is organised in three series: I. Individuals, 1669-1906 (58.25 boxes), II. Theatrical Prints, 1720-1891 (1.75 boxes), and III. Works of Art and Miscellany, 1827-82 (1 box), each arranged alphabetically by name or subject. From this collection, over 100 of the most visually and thematically interesting prints have been selected. They form a fascinating record of famous actors and productions from the period.
Notes
Title supplied by cataloguer; resource viewed on 25 May 2011.
Location of originals
Harry Ransom Center, University of Texas at Austin
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