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The Merchant of Venice

Silk Programme
1912 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Silk programme, black typography on grey silk, giving the cast list of Sir Frank Benson's production of The Merchant of Venice and a synopsis of the scenery.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleThe Merchant of Venice (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Printed silk
Brief description
Silk programme produced as a souvenir of the Command Performance for Prince and Princess Arthur of Connaught of The Merchant of Venice, presented by Frank Benson's company at the Opera House, Pretoria, South Africa, 7 November 1912

Physical description
Silk programme, black typography on grey silk, giving the cast list of Sir Frank Benson's production of The Merchant of Venice and a synopsis of the scenery.
Marks and inscriptions
Transliteration
Credit line
Given by Mrs Wendy Trewin
Collection
Accession number
S.786-1991

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Record createdApril 13, 2021
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