The Theatre, Leeds, 1826

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Artist/Maker	Robinson & Hernaman (printers)
Place of origin	Leeds (printed)

Handbill advertising a benefit performance in aid of the funds of the Leeds Dispensary, at the Theatre, Leeds, 7 September 1826, consisting of Reynolds's comedy, How to Grow Rich; the 'favourite Piece', Deaf as a Post; and the farce, The Young Widow; or, A Lesson for Lovers. Printed by Robinson and Hernaman, Leeds.

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Categories	Entertainment & Leisure Prints
Object type	Handbill
Title	The Theatre, Leeds, 1826 (generic title)
Materials and techniques	Printed paper Paper Printing Ink Printing
Brief description	Handbill advertising a benefit performance in aid of the funds of the Leeds Dispensary, at the Theatre, Leeds, 7 September 1826, consisting of Reynolds's comedy, How to Grow Rich; the 'favourite Piece', Deaf as a Post; and the farce, The Young Widow; or, A Lesson for Lovers. Printed by Robinson and Hernaman, Leeds
Physical description	Letterpress handbill advertising a benefit performance in aid of the funds of the Leeds Dispensary, at the Theatre, Leeds, on Thursday, 7 September 1826, consisting of Reynolds's comedy, How to Grow Rich; the 'favourite Piece', Deaf as a Post; and the farce, The Young Widow; or, A Lesson for Lovers. Printed by Robinson and Hernaman, Leeds.
Dimensions	Height: 21.8cm Width: 14cm
Summary	Handbill advertising a benefit performance in aid of the funds of the Leeds Dispensary, at the Theatre, Leeds, 7 September 1826, consisting of Reynolds's comedy, How to Grow Rich; the 'favourite Piece', Deaf as a Post; and the farce, The Young Widow; or, A Lesson for Lovers. Printed by Robinson and Hernaman, Leeds.
Collection	Theatre and Performance Collection
Accession number	S.168-1978

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Record created	July 30, 2015
Record URL	https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1318323/the-theatre-leeds-1826-handbill-robinson--hernaman/

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