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Token

1856 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Oval ivory theatre token, pierced for suspension, inscribed with details of the theatre and the subscriber.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Engraved ivory
Brief description
Oval ivory token for the Lyceum Theatre, pierced for suspension, Obv; 'ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA', with 'LYCEUM' and 'Earl Annesley' at the centre', Rev; 'Tuesday Thursday Saturday 1856 PIT BOX 6&7 No.2'
Physical description
Oval ivory theatre token, pierced for suspension, inscribed with details of the theatre and the subscriber.
Dimensions
  • Height: 3.6cm
  • Width: 5.2cm
Collection
Accession number
S.559-1985

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Record createdJuly 6, 2012
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