An image of a mad Medea [?], hair flowing and left breast bare, holding a dagger in her right hand and held above her head, posed read to strike. In her left hand she holds a chalice. There is a column to her left in the background. Used as a ticket for a production at Dalby Theatre, the private playhouse of Edward Hartopp (1758-1808) at his seat Little Dalby Hall in Leicestershire
Description:
With contemporary manuscript notes "21st July. Macbeth, with High life below stairs" on recto, and "Admission ticket, not transferable" on verso. For further information, consult library staff.
