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H Beard Print Collection

Print
probably ca. 1824 (published)
Place of origin

Five page booklet containing an account of the Royal Amphitheatre, Westminster Bridge. Introductory page with print of the interior view of the amphitheatre, followed by four pages of printed text by C. Dibdin. Part of a series entitled 'Edifices of London - Theatres'. From the book 'History and illustrations of the London Theatres: comprising an account of the origin and progress of the drama in England; with historical and descriptive accounts of the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, Drury Lane, Haymarket, English Opera House, and Royal Amphitheatre', by Charles Dibdin, Jun., Illustrated with engravings. (Theatre & Performance Classmark: PN 2596.L6)


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TitleH Beard Print Collection (named collection)
Materials and techniques
print
Brief description
Five page booklet containing an account of the Royal Amphitheatre, Westminster Bridge. Introductory page with print of the interior view of the amphitheatre, followed by four pages of printed text by C. Dibdin. Harry Beard Collection.
Physical description
Five page booklet containing an account of the Royal Amphitheatre, Westminster Bridge. Introductory page with print of the interior view of the amphitheatre, followed by four pages of printed text by C. Dibdin.
Dimensions
  • Booklet size height: 28.1cm
  • Booklet size width: 21.7cm
Credit line
Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard
Summary
Five page booklet containing an account of the Royal Amphitheatre, Westminster Bridge. Introductory page with print of the interior view of the amphitheatre, followed by four pages of printed text by C. Dibdin. Part of a series entitled 'Edifices of London - Theatres'. From the book 'History and illustrations of the London Theatres: comprising an account of the origin and progress of the drama in England; with historical and descriptive accounts of the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, Drury Lane, Haymarket, English Opera House, and Royal Amphitheatre', by Charles Dibdin, Jun., Illustrated with engravings. (Theatre & Performance Classmark: PN 2596.L6)
Other number
F.112-56 - H Beard collection numbering
Collection
Accession number
S.2390:4-2009

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Record createdSeptember 9, 2009
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