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Mr. F. Robson as Jem Baggs [sic] in The Wandering Minstrel
Print
ca. 1853 (published)
ca. 1853 (published)
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This print shows the diminutive ballad singer, actor and comedian Frederick Robson as the character Jem Bags, the bedraggled Cockney street singer that he played in the one act farce The Wandering Minstrel at the Olympic Theatre in May 1853. The song Villikins and his Dinah (or Vilikins and his Dinah) that Robson sang as Jem Bags at the end of the farce became the hit of the season and became known in English speaking countries around the world.
Robson (1821-1864) who was born in Margate Thomas Brownhill, became a star of the Olympic Theatre and eventually one of its managers. He had a great talent for burlesque, or performances that parodied the originals, and one of his starring roles was his imitation of Adelaide Ristori as Medea. He became a great favourite of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert who invited him to Windsor Castle for several command performances
Robson (1821-1864) who was born in Margate Thomas Brownhill, became a star of the Olympic Theatre and eventually one of its managers. He had a great talent for burlesque, or performances that parodied the originals, and one of his starring roles was his imitation of Adelaide Ristori as Medea. He became a great favourite of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert who invited him to Windsor Castle for several command performances
Object details
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| Title | Mr. F. Robson as Jem Baggs [sic] in The Wandering Minstrel (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Engraving on paper |
| Brief description | Frederick Robson as Jem Bags in The Wandering Minstrel, Olympic Theatre, May 1853, published by Lea's Illustrated British Drama, London, Harry Beard Collection |
| Physical description | Engraving of Frederick Robson as Jem Baggs in the Wandering Minstrel. |
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| Credit line | Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard. |
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| Summary | This print shows the diminutive ballad singer, actor and comedian Frederick Robson as the character Jem Bags, the bedraggled Cockney street singer that he played in the one act farce The Wandering Minstrel at the Olympic Theatre in May 1853. The song Villikins and his Dinah (or Vilikins and his Dinah) that Robson sang as Jem Bags at the end of the farce became the hit of the season and became known in English speaking countries around the world. Robson (1821-1864) who was born in Margate Thomas Brownhill, became a star of the Olympic Theatre and eventually one of its managers. He had a great talent for burlesque, or performances that parodied the originals, and one of his starring roles was his imitation of Adelaide Ristori as Medea. He became a great favourite of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert who invited him to Windsor Castle for several command performances |
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| Accession number | S.2252-2013 |
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| Record created | May 31, 2013 |
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