The Darling of the Gods
Poster
1904 (printed)
1904 (printed)
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Poster advertising a production of The Darling of the Gods, New Alexandra Theatre, Stoke Newington Road. The production is being staged by Mr. Tree's Company who have transferred from His Majesty's Theatre, London, 1904.
Object details
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| Title | The Darling of the Gods (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Woodcut and letterpress |
| Brief description | Poster advertising a production of The Darling of the Gods, New Alexandra Theatre, 1904 |
| Physical description | Typographic poster advertising a production of The Darling of the Gods, New Alexandra Theatre, Stoke Newington Road, 1904. The poster has a cream ground with printed text in deep blue and red. It details the key cast members and notes that the production features 'Mr. Tree's Company, from His Majesty's Theatre, London.' |
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| Object history | This poster is in playbill-style and includes a full cast list. It also features art-nouveau style woodcut lettering for the words 'New Alexandra Theatre', and has a note on the train and tram stations that serve the theatre. Associated Production: The Darling of The Gods. Playwright: David Belasco. Playwright: John Luther Long. Composer: William Furst. Designer: Mr. Helmsley. Wig-maker Willie Clarkson. Actor/manager: Herbert Beerbohm Tree. Costumier: Simmons and Co. Company: Mr Tree's Company. Alexandra Theatre, Stoke Newington . 4.10.1904. Performance category: drama. Production type: revival. This was described as 'The Great Japanese play' from His Majesty's Theatre, London. |
| Production | Ludgate Square, Ludgate Hill, London |
| Summary | Poster advertising a production of The Darling of the Gods, New Alexandra Theatre, Stoke Newington Road. The production is being staged by Mr. Tree's Company who have transferred from His Majesty's Theatre, London, 1904. |
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| Accession number | S.339-1994 |
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| Record created | July 23, 2010 |
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