10 May 1777 (published)
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Engraved portrait of Mrs. Abington in the character of Lady Sadlife from Double Gallant by Colley Cibber, 10th May 1777. Harry Beard Collection.
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| Materials and techniques | Engraving. Printed ink on paper. |
| Brief description | Engraved portrait of Mrs. Abington in the character of Lady Sadlife from Double Gallant by Colley Cibber, 10th May 1777. Harry Beard Collection. |
| Physical description | Mounted engraving of Mrs Abington. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Olud! I'm going home this minute: And if you / shou'd offer to dog my Chair, I protest I _ was ever / such usage_Lord_sure! oh_Follow me down then.' (Printed below portrait. Quote from Act 2, Scene 2 of Double Gallant by Colley Cibber.) |
| Credit line | Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard |
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| Summary | Engraved portrait of Mrs. Abington in the character of Lady Sadlife from Double Gallant by Colley Cibber, 10th May 1777. Harry Beard Collection. |
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| Accession number | S. 717-2012 |
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| Record created | August 6, 2012 |
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