Sketch
ca.1890 (designed)
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A detailed pen and ink sketch drawn on the back of what appears to be a poster. It shows a view described as 'Hyde Park, 1890' with tree lined avenues, horse drawn carriages and a statue at the centre.
It was drawn by Robert Caney in preparation for a production entitled A Million of Money. Caney was a designer active in the late nineteenth century whose work included designs for a production of Robinson Crusoe at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, in 1894.
It was drawn by Robert Caney in preparation for a production entitled A Million of Money. Caney was a designer active in the late nineteenth century whose work included designs for a production of Robinson Crusoe at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, in 1894.
Object details
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| Brief description | Pen and ink sketch entitled Hyde Park, St.James, 1890 by Robert Caney. Associated with a production of A Million of Money. |
| Physical description | A detailed pen and ink sketch drawn on the back of a top section of a poster for the Drury Lane 1888 autumn drama The Arrmada. It shows a view described as 'Hyde Park, 1890' with tree lined avenues, horse drawn carriages and a statue at the centre. |
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| Production type | Design |
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| Literary reference | A Million of Money |
| Summary | A detailed pen and ink sketch drawn on the back of what appears to be a poster. It shows a view described as 'Hyde Park, 1890' with tree lined avenues, horse drawn carriages and a statue at the centre. It was drawn by Robert Caney in preparation for a production entitled A Million of Money. Caney was a designer active in the late nineteenth century whose work included designs for a production of Robinson Crusoe at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, in 1894. |
| Associated object | S.1521-1986 (Series) |
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| Accession number | S.1524-1986 |
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| Record created | July 2, 2010 |
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