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Mr. J.L.Toole as "The Artful Dodger"

Print
mid nineteenth century (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Engraving of the comic actor and theatrical producer, John Laurence Toole (1830-1906) as 'The Artful Dodger', mid to late 19th Century. This was a role that J.L. Toole performed on more than 3,000 occasions during the course of his career. Harry Beard Collection.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleMr. J.L.Toole as "The Artful Dodger" (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Engraving, printed ink on paper.
Brief description
Engraving of the comic actor and theatrical producer, John Laurence Toole (1830-1906) as 'The Artful Dodger', mid to late 19th Century, Harry Beard Collection
Physical description
Engraving of the comic actor and theatrical producer, John Laurence Toole (1830-1906) as 'The Artful Dodger', mid to late 19th Century.
Dimensions
  • Height: 22.3cm
  • Width: 14cm
Credit line
Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard
Subject depicted
Literary referenceOliver Twist
Summary
Engraving of the comic actor and theatrical producer, John Laurence Toole (1830-1906) as 'The Artful Dodger', mid to late 19th Century. This was a role that J.L. Toole performed on more than 3,000 occasions during the course of his career. Harry Beard Collection.
Other number
Collection
Accession number
S.1648-2012

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Record createdDecember 7, 2012
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