Token
1859 (made)
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Oval token for Drury Lane Theatre, possibly bone, painted dark blue and pierced for suspension, inscribed with details of the theatre and the subscriber, with the symbol of a crown on the obverse and a chart, giving dates for which the token is valid, on the reverse.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Engraved and stained bone |
| Brief description | Oval theatre token for Drury Lane, bone, painted dark blue and pierced for suspension, Obv; 'ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA Carati Esq DRURY LANE', Rev; '1859, BOX 3 1', with a chart giving dates for April, May, June and July |
| Physical description | Oval token for Drury Lane Theatre, possibly bone, painted dark blue and pierced for suspension, inscribed with details of the theatre and the subscriber, with the symbol of a crown on the obverse and a chart, giving dates for which the token is valid, on the reverse. |
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| Accession number | S.943-1984 |
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| Record created | July 11, 2012 |
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