Drawing
ca. 1917 (drawn)
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Poster design for Chu Chin Chow at His Majesty's Theatre depicting Chu Chin Chow in a kilt. Underneath the image is the text: "This rock shall fly From its firm base as soon as I from His Majesty's Theatre". The quote is a reference from 'The Lady of the Lake' by Sir Walter Scott.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Pen and ink drawing |
| Brief description | Poster design for Chu Chin Chow at His Majesty's Theatre depicting Oscar Asche (1871-1936) as Abu Hassan in Chu Chin Chow, wearing a kilt. |
| Physical description | Poster design for Chu Chin Chow at His Majesty's Theatre. Image depicts Oscar Asche as Abu Hassan dressed in a kilt and standing in front of two mountains. Underneath the image is the text: "This rock shall fly From its firm base as soon as I from His Majesty's Theatre" |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'NEWMAN'S / ARTIST DRAWING TABLET / SPECIAL CRESWICK. / The following re regular stock sizes / of this board' (Text above a list of tablet sizes on a small sticket on the reverse of the design.) |
| Literary reference | Chu Chin Chow |
| Summary | Poster design for Chu Chin Chow at His Majesty's Theatre depicting Chu Chin Chow in a kilt. Underneath the image is the text: "This rock shall fly From its firm base as soon as I from His Majesty's Theatre". The quote is a reference from 'The Lady of the Lake' by Sir Walter Scott. |
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| Accession number | S.382-1987 |
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| Record created | February 11, 2010 |
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