Scene in a farce calld. The Quaker [graphic].

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Title: Scene in a farce calld. The Quaker [graphic].
Alternative Title: Scene in a farce called The Quaker
Creator: Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker.
Contributor: Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership.
Bannister, John,--1760-1836--Portraits.
Dibdin, Charles,--1745-1814.--Quaker.--And let the spirit move thee.
Harvey, Francis--Ownership.
Parsons, William,--1736-1795--Portraits.
Riviere & Son Binding.
Published / Created: 1783
Copyright Date: 1783.
Publication Place: [London]
Abstract: Four characters participating in the quintet of the first act finale of Dibdin's "The Quaker" are shown here: Gillian and Floretta look over the garden wall while Steady attempts to keep Solomon from conversation with them.
Description: Design includes portraits of the actors John Bannister and William Parsons. See British Museum online catalogue.
Plate dated "1783" in lower left corner.
Printmaker identified as Rowlandson in the British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: K,57.124.
Title etched below image.
Extent: 1 print : etching with stipple ; plate mark 19.1 x 27.2 cm, on sheet 23 x 35 cm
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: English

Repository: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Call Number: Auchincloss Rowlandson v. 1
Collection Title: The political and humourous works of Thomas Rowlandson, 1774-1825
Collection / Other Creator: Harvey, Francis
Collection Created: London
Container / Volume: Vol. 1 (Box 1 of 2) | Folder I-21

Format: still image
Genre: Etchings--England--London--1783.
Resource Type: Prints & Photographs
Subject (Name): Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership.
Bannister, John,--1760-1836--Portraits.
Dibdin, Charles,--1745-1814.--Quaker.--And let the spirit move thee.
Harvey, Francis--Ownership.
Parsons, William,--1736-1795--Portraits.
Riviere & Son Binding.
Subject (Topic): Garden walls.
Singing.
Theatrical productions.

Access: Public
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