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Print Collection

Print
ca. 1787 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Engraving entitled Elevation of the New Theatre in Wells Street, Wellclose Square, published by G. Robinson, ca.1787. Originally produced for the monthly journal, Lady's Magazine, or. Entertaining Companion for the Fair Sex.

The new theatre is the Royalty Theatre which opened in 1787 in East London. It was destroyed in a fire in 1826.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitlePrint Collection (named collection)
Materials and techniques
Engraving
Brief description
Engraving entitled Elevation of the New Theatre in Wells Street, Wellclose Square, ca.1787.
Physical description
Engraving entitled Elevation of the New Theatre in Wells Street, Wellclose Square.
Dimensions
  • Height: 23cm
  • Width: 18.5cm
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Summary
Engraving entitled Elevation of the New Theatre in Wells Street, Wellclose Square, published by G. Robinson, ca.1787. Originally produced for the monthly journal, Lady's Magazine, or. Entertaining Companion for the Fair Sex.

The new theatre is the Royalty Theatre which opened in 1787 in East London. It was destroyed in a fire in 1826.
Collection
Accession number
S.658-2010

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Record createdMay 26, 2010
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