Manuscript, in a single hand, of a promptbook of Macbeth, written in an interleaved copy of a printed edition of the play. The handwritten notes provide stage directions; scene descriptions; and sound and lighting directions; as well as directions for unnamed characters. The notes also provide explanations for dramatic choices, such as the comment concerning Banquo's murderers, "These are disbanded officers & must therefore be represented as gentlemen not common cutthroats." Occasionally the writer has drawn diagrams of actors' positions or images of scenery; and at the end of the volume, he provides several detailed directions for combat sequences, including one for the final fight between Macbeth and Macduff, involving shoulder blows, leg blows, head blows, groans, and lunges.
Description:
Binding: machine-grain morocco. Pasted on front cover: a printed ticket which reads "Mr. Chas. Pitt Theatre Royal Sheffield. Machbeth." and On flyleaf: engraving of a scene from Macbeth.
Subject (Name):
Macbeth,--King of Scotland, 11th cent.--Drama, Pitt, Charles Dibdin, Shakespeare, William,--1564-1616.--Macbeth, Shakespeare, William,--1564-1616--Dramatic production--History, and Shakespeare, William,--1564-1616--Stage history--Sources
Subject (Topic):
English drama--17th century, Promptbooks, Stage fighting, Theater--Production and direction--United States, and Theater--United States--19th century
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., Cathedrale de Dakar Sketch of the interior of the Dakar Cathedral, by C.W. The sketch depicts an elaborate ceiling and stained glass windows. A priest is standing by a woman and child who are sitting near a small fixture on the floor. The front of the postcard also contains information about the publisher: "Souvenir Africain 30, Rue Lhomond- Paris.", and The back of the postcard is blank.
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., Cathedrale de Dakar Sketch of the interior of the Dakar Cathedral dated 1914 by C.W. as a service is underway. The sketch depicts clergy members sitting at a table, young boys in white robes kneeling on the floor and others standing in the middle of the cathedral nave. The front of the postcard also contains information about the publisher: "Souvenir Africain 30, Rue Lhomond- Paris.", and The back of the postcard is blank.
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., Cathedrale de Dakar ("Cathedral of Dakar") Sketch of the Dakar Cathedral dated 1914 by C.W., with a number of trees and people nearby on the road. Two of the people on the road are carrying large baskets on their heads. The front of the postcard also contains information about the publisher: "Souvenir Africain 30, Rue Lhomond- Paris.", and The back of the postcard is blank.
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., Les noms dans la Cathedrale ("The names of the Cathedral Dakar") Sketch of the interior of the Dakar Cathedral dated 1914 by C.W. A mother and her small child dressed in traditional clothing are walking inside the Cathedral. A group of men are standing near what appears to be a long list of names on the wall. The front of the postcard also contains information about the publisher: "Souvenir Africain 30, Rue Lhomond- Paris.", and The back of the postcard is blank.
Also included in the International Mission Photography Archive., Dakar la Cathedrale et rue Dagorne ("Cathedral Dakar and Dagorne street") Sketch of Dakar Cathedral dated 1914 by C.W. viewed from a nearby street. A number of people and an animal are on the street. The front of the postcard also contains information about the publisher: "Souvenir Africain 30, Rue Lhomond- Paris.", and The back of the postcard is blank.
