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61.
A stage box scene : Mrs. Bruin, Miss Chienne, Miss Renard

Published / Created:
[1 January 1787]
Call Number:
787.01.01.04
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Three ladies are seated in a box, their arms to the elbow are in enormous fur muffs which project over the front of the box. Beneath them, to indicate the fur of the muff and (apparently) the character of the lady, is engraved respectively 'Mrs Bruin', 'Miss Chienne', 'Miss Renard'."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., Sheet trimmed to plate mark., and Mounted to 23.3 x 23.3 cm.
Publisher:
Pubd. Jany 1, 1787 by J. Wicksteed, No. 30 Henrietta Strt. Covt. Garden
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Topic):
Clothing & dress, Optical devices, and Theaters
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > A stage box scene : Mrs. Bruin, Miss Chienne, Miss Renard

62.
BPS. New Theatre Covent Garden 1809 [realia].

Published / Created:
[1809]
Call Number:
809.09.00.06++
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
three-dimensional form
Abstract:
Obverse: In the center, letter B above PS below (Box Princes Side); "New Theatre Covent Garden 1809" stamped around the perimeter. Reverse is blank
Description:
Title from text on obverse side of token. and Matted to 47 x 54 cm, along with the Isaac Cruikshank print entitled: Acting magistrates committing themselves being their first appearance on this stage, as performed at the National Theatre Convent Garden, Sepr. 18, 1809.
Publisher:
New Theatre Covent Garden
Subject (Geographic):
Covent Garden (London, England), England, and London.
Subject (Topic):
Theaters
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > BPS. New Theatre Covent Garden 1809 [realia].

63.
By permission of the Right Worshipful the Mayor. Mrs. Pinchott's third appearance, of the Theatres

Published / Created:
[approximately 1815]
Call Number:
File 767 P69B P197 815++
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
text
Description:
Caption title., A playbill printed on silk., and For further information, consult library staff.
Publisher:
John Berry, printer
Subject (Geographic):
England and Norwich.
Subject (Name):
Pincott, Mrs. (Elizabeth)
Subject (Topic):
Pantomimes and Theaters
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > By permission of the Right Worshipful the Mayor. Mrs. Pinchott's third appearance, of the Theatres Royal Covent Garden and Drury-Lane. Finch returns his most hearty and sincere thanks to the public at large, for all the encouragement he has met with, and informs them, his benefit is fixed for Wednesday evening next, Nov. 4th ... The extraordinary alteration & improvement the hwole of the interior of The Pantheon has undergone ... The performance will commence with a new ballet dance, called the Merry millers. Principle characters Mr. Auld, Mr. Miller... the whole to conclude with a grand Indian spectacle ... written by Mr. Usher, called The savage chieftain, or, Sidney & his faithful dog ...

64.
For the benefit of Joe Miller Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. The old batchelor / [graphic]

Published / Created:
[1800s?]
Call Number:
Hogarth 800.00.00.02 Box 140
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Copy of a benefit ticket whose design was formerly attributed to Hogarth: a stage scene with four performers in Congreve's 'The Old Bachelor', showing the scene in Act III where Noll receives a kicking from Sharper; print after a forgery purporting to be a benefit ticket for Joe Miller for his performance as Sir Joseph Wittol
Alternative Title:
Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. The old batchelor
Description:
Title from banner at top of image., Sheet trimmed to plate mark., and See: Paulson, R. Hogarth's graphic works (3rd ed.), page 315.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Congreve, William, 1670-1729. and Miller, Joe, 1684-1738.
Subject (Topic):
Actors, Fund raising, Theatrical productions, and Theaters
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > For the benefit of Joe Miller Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. The old batchelor / [graphic]

65.
For the benefit of Joe Miller Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. The old batchelor / [graphic]

Published / Created:
[1794]
Call Number:
Hogarth 794.00.00.21 Box 120
Image Count:
1
Abstract:
Benefit ticket: a stage scene with four performers in Congreve's 'The Old Bachelor', showing the scene in Act III where Noll receives a kicking from Sharper; print after a forgery purporting to be a benefit ticket for Joe Miller for his performance as Sir Joseph Wittol; illustration to Ireland's 'Graphic Illustrations of Hogarth' (1794-1799).
Alternative Title:
Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. The old batchelor
Description:
Title from banner at top of image., Plate from: Ireland, S. Graphic illustrations of Hogarth. London: R. Faulder; and J. Egerton, 1794, opp. p. 128., See Paulson, R. Hogarth's graphic works (3rd ed.), p. 315., Not Hogarth., and Sheet trimmed to plate mark.
Publisher:
R. Faulder; and J. Egerton
Subject (Name):
Congreve, William, 1670-1729. and Miller, Joe, 1684-1738.
Subject (Topic):
Actors, Fund raising, Theatrical productions, and Theaters
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > For the benefit of Joe Miller Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. The old batchelor / [graphic]

66.
John Bull at a comedy [graphic].

Published / Created:
[8 March 1796]
Call Number:
796.03.08.01 Impression 1
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Description:
Title etched below image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., From the Laurie & Whittle series of Drolls., Plate numbered '169' in lower right corner., Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires., and Temporary local subject terms: Lighting -- Female dress: miniatures as jewelry -- Practical jokes.
Publisher:
Published 8th March 1796 by Laurie & Whittle, 53 Fleet Street, London
Subject (Topic):
John Bull (Symbolic character), Interiors, Theater audiences, Theaters, Wigs, Candles, and Military uniforms
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > John Bull at a comedy [graphic].

67.
Miss Scott Evans, who was so flatteringly received in Aurelia, begs leave respectfully to inform

Published / Created:
[1801]
Call Number:
File 767 P69B N558 1801
Image Count:
1
Description:
Caption from first lines of text. and For further information, consult library staff.
Publisher:
Printed at the Philanthropic Reform, St. George's Fields, by J. Richardson, No. 4 Lambeth-Road, Southwark
Subject (Geographic):
England and London.
Subject (Name):
Evans, Scott, Miss., Cross, J. C. -1809. (James Cartwright),, and New Royal Circus (London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Theaters
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Miss Scott Evans, who was so flatteringly received in Aurelia, begs leave respectfully to inform her friends and the public, that her benefit, at the New Royal Circus ... is fixed for Saturday, the 3rd of October, 1801 ... when the new grand spectacle of King Caesar, or, The Negro slaves, with new music, scenery, machinery, dresses, and decorations, will be performed; to which will be added The eclips, or, Harlequin in China ; the part of Columbine by Miss Scott Evans ...

68.
Mr. Garrick reciting the ode in honor of Shakespeare at the Jubilee at Stratford, with the musical

Published / Created:
[1769]
Call Number:
769.09.00.04
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Description:
Title engraved below image., Sheet trimmed to plate mark at top edge., Plate from: The town and country magazine. London : Printed for A. Hamilton, Junr., v. 1 (1769), page 473., Numbered 'No. XXVII' in upper left corner., See Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 4, no. 431., and Temporary local subject terms: Theatres: Stratford upon Avon -- Female dress, 1769 -- Male dress, 1769 -- William Shakespeare's statue, 1769.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Name):
Garrick, David, 1717-1779, and Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.
Subject (Topic):
Monuments & memorials, Music, Musical instruments, Musicians, Performances, and Theaters
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Mr. Garrick reciting the ode in honor of Shakespeare at the Jubilee at Stratford, with the musical performers, &c. [graphic].

69.
Particulars and conditions of sale of the Olympic Theatre in Drury Lane, with its wardrobe, and

Published / Created:
[1826]
Call Number:
File 646 826 P273+
Image Count:
4
Resource Type:
text
Abstract:
Printed particulars for the 27 February 1826 sale of the Olympic Theatre; specific conditions of sale enumerated on unnumbered page 2.
Alternative Title:
Olympic Theatre, with the Lord Chamberlain's licence, Particulars. This elegant and unique theatre, has been erected, and subsequently improved, at an expense little short of thirty thousand pounds, and during the proprietorship of Mr. Elliston ..., and Olympic Theatre, with the Lord Chamberlain's Licence. Particulars of the Olympic Theatre in Drury Lane, which will be sold by auction, by Messrs. Robins, at their Great Rooms, Piazza, Covent Garden, on Monday, 27th of February, 1826 ...
Description:
At foot of unnumbered page 1: May be viewed till the sale, by tickets, and Particulars had twenty-one days prior, at the Theatre; of Mr. Walford, solicitor, 35, Clarges Street, Piccadilly; and of Messrs. Robins, Piazza, Covent Garden., Docket title on unnumbered page 4, printed perpendicular to the text on unnumbered page 3, probably intended to allow folding for filing., John Scott purchased the playhouse at Elliston's bankruptcy auction in 1826, and added gaslight. See The Victorian Web online., In English., and For further information, consult library staff.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
England., Angleterre., and England
Subject (Name):
Olympic Theatre (London, England)
Subject (Topic):
Selling, Theaters, Real estate business, Licenses, and Immobilier
Found in:
Lewis Walpole Library > Particulars and conditions of sale of the Olympic Theatre in Drury Lane, with its wardrobe, and scenery, machinery, and properties thereunto appertaining, presenting to a theatrical spectaculator an opportunity rarely to be equalled : this theatrical property is held, under the Earl of Craven ... will be sold at auction, by Messrs. Robins at their Great Rooms, Piazza, Covent Garden, on Monday, the 27th of February, 1826, at twelve o'clock ...

70.
Photographs of Texas [graphic].

Published / Created:
ca. 1885.
Call Number:
WA Photos 65
Image Count:
10
Abstract:
Photographs of Texas, including views of homes and the business district of El Paso, the Alamo in San Antonio, artillery drills of Troop H of the 3rd cavalry at Fort McIntosh, the mission at San Jose, a wagon train, and an Apache Camp. In Harrold, Texas, performers pose on the balcony of the Hotel del Teatro and Great Western Theatre
Description:
Manuscript captions accompany many of the photographs, which are mounted on both sides of cardboard mounts.
Subject (Geographic):
Texas, San Antonio (Tex.), El Paso (Tex.), and Ft. McIntosh (Laredo, Tex.)
Subject (Name):
United States. Army. Cavalry, 3rd
Subject (Topic):
Indians of North America, Apache Indians, Missions, Wagons, and Theaters
Found in:
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Photographs of Texas [graphic].

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