Romeo and Juliet
Photograph
November 1884 (performed), 1884 (Printed)
November 1884 (performed), 1884 (Printed)
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Photographic print of William Terriss as Romeo in a production of Romeo and Juliet, at the Lyceum Theatre, November 1884.
The production of Romeo and Juliet was part of the season under the direction of Henry E. Abbey. In this production, William Terriss played Romeo alongside Mary Anderson as Juliet, as part of the pair's many performances alongside each other. Other characters include Fanny Stirling as Nurse, Herbert Standing as Mercutio and Mrs Charles Calvert as Lady Capulet.
The production of Romeo and Juliet was part of the season under the direction of Henry E. Abbey. In this production, William Terriss played Romeo alongside Mary Anderson as Juliet, as part of the pair's many performances alongside each other. Other characters include Fanny Stirling as Nurse, Herbert Standing as Mercutio and Mrs Charles Calvert as Lady Capulet.
Object details
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| Title | Romeo and Juliet (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Photographic print on paper |
| Brief description | Photographic print of William Terriss in a production of Romeo and Juliet, at the Lyceum Theatre, November 1884 |
| Physical description | Photographic print of William Terriss in a production of Romeo and Juliet, at the Lyceum Theatre, November 1884. The three-quarter length portrait shows Terriss as Romeo, wearing a black embroidered tunic, with a pressed velvet cloak attached to his metallic belt. He is wearing dark coloured tights and is leaning with his right arm against a wall, designed to appear like stone. |
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| Credit line | Gabrielle Enthoven Collection |
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| Literary reference | Romeo and Juliet |
| Summary | Photographic print of William Terriss as Romeo in a production of Romeo and Juliet, at the Lyceum Theatre, November 1884. The production of Romeo and Juliet was part of the season under the direction of Henry E. Abbey. In this production, William Terriss played Romeo alongside Mary Anderson as Juliet, as part of the pair's many performances alongside each other. Other characters include Fanny Stirling as Nurse, Herbert Standing as Mercutio and Mrs Charles Calvert as Lady Capulet. |
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| Accession number | S.45-2017 |
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| Record created | January 6, 2017 |
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