Purse
1910
| Artist/Maker |
Purse for King Richard worn by John Martin Harvey.
Object details
| Object type | |
| Brief description | Purse for King Richard worn by John Martin Harvey in 'King Richard III', Lyceum Theatre, London, 1910. |
| Physical description | Purse for King Richard worn by John Martin Harvey. |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs P. Chapman |
| Object history | Purse for King Richard worn by John Martin Harvey in William Shakespeare's play 'King Richard III' performed at the Lyceum Theatre, London, 28th May 1910. The production was directed by Martin Harvey (?), the music was composed by William Hudson, and the fights were arranged by Alfred Mansfield. The scenery was designed by William Telbin and George Dodson, and the costumes were designed and made by Dorothy Carleton Smyth (the granddaughter of Charles Dickens). |
| Subject depicted | |
| Associations | |
| Literary reference | King Richard III |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.176-1985 |
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| Record created | August 16, 2004 |
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