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

Format
Book
Language
English
Εdition
[2015 release].
Published/​Created
Marlborough, England : Adam Matthew Digital, c2015.

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Subject(s)
Series
Victorian popular culture. Music hall, theatre and popular entertainment. [More in this series]
Compiled/​Created
ca. 1660-1906 1775-1825.
Summary note
Electronic reproduction of selected items from the Prints Collection at the Harry Ransom Center. Much of the Prints Collection consists of prints depicting 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 publisher; resource viewed on 10 June 2015.
  • Originally published Oct. 2010; re-released May 2015 with additional material and amended URLs.
Location of originals
Harry Ransom Center, University of Texas at Austin
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