mid 19th century (published)
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Tinsel print depicting Mr Kean as Richard III. Published by W. S. Johnson, 60 St Martin's Lane, London, mid 19th c. One of a set of 19 tinsel pictures of stage and theatre scenes.
Tinsel prints were created from etched portraits of theatrical stars in popular roles they played on the London stage. They were hand-painted in watercolour and decorated with scraps of material and tinsel additions. They were popular during the first half of the 19th century and were considered an adult, rather than a child's hobby. By the 1830s it was possible to buy the tinsel, leather and feather ornaments to go with each image.
Tinsel prints were created from etched portraits of theatrical stars in popular roles they played on the London stage. They were hand-painted in watercolour and decorated with scraps of material and tinsel additions. They were popular during the first half of the 19th century and were considered an adult, rather than a child's hobby. By the 1830s it was possible to buy the tinsel, leather and feather ornaments to go with each image.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | hand coloured print, fabric, tin foil, tinsel, thin metal, glue on paper |
| Brief description | Tinsel print depicting Mr Kean as Richard III. Published by W. S. Johnson, 60 St Martin's Lane, London, mid 19th c. One of a set of 19 tinsel pictures of stage and theatre scenes. |
| Physical description | Tinsel print depicting Mr Kean as Richard III hand coloured etching mounted on card and decorated with applique leather, satin and stamped foil, published by W. S. Johnson, 60 St Martin's Lane, London, One of a set of 19 tinsel pictures of stage and theatre scenes. Transferred to Theatre Museum RP 80/2553 |
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| Literary reference | Richard III |
| Summary | Tinsel print depicting Mr Kean as Richard III. Published by W. S. Johnson, 60 St Martin's Lane, London, mid 19th c. One of a set of 19 tinsel pictures of stage and theatre scenes. Tinsel prints were created from etched portraits of theatrical stars in popular roles they played on the London stage. They were hand-painted in watercolour and decorated with scraps of material and tinsel additions. They were popular during the first half of the 19th century and were considered an adult, rather than a child's hobby. By the 1830s it was possible to buy the tinsel, leather and feather ornaments to go with each image. |
| Other number | DT 137 |
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| Accession number | E.117-1969 |
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| Record created | July 1, 2009 |
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