Actions for [Theatrical prints collection] [electronic resource], ca. 1660-1906 1775-1825
[Theatrical prints collection] [electronic resource], ca. 1660-1906 1775-1825
- Published
- Marlborough, England : Adam Matthew Digital, [2015]
- Copyright Date
- ©2015
- Edition
- [2015 release].
- Additional Creators
- Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center and Adam Matthew Digital (Firm)
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- Series
- Summary
- 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.
- Subject(s)
- Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616—Dramatic production—Pictorial works
- Actors—United States—Pictorial works
- Actors—Great Britain—Pictorial works
- Drama—Production and direction—Pictorial works
- Theater—United States—Pictorial works
- Theater—Great Britain—Pictorial works
- Theater—History—19th century—Sources
- Theaters—Stage-setting and scenery—History—19th century—Sources
- Costume—History—19th century—Sources
- Note
- 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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