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William Parsons as Alscrip in "The Heiress"
The Heiress

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Title
William Parsons as Alscrip in "The Heiress"
Play
The Heiress
Date
1795  
Role
Alscrip
Subject
  • Theater  
  • Costume  
  • Actors  
  • Parsons, William, 1736-1795  
Dimensions
Border 4 7/8 x 5 7/8 in.
Technique
  • Etching  
  • Engraving  
  • Stippling  
Creator
  • Parker, J.  
  • Harding, S.  
Publisher
J. Sewell  
Description
Half-length portrait, wearing long wig and holding cane. With text: "My Daughter maintains all fashions are founded in sense -- Icod the tightness of my Wig, and the stiffness of my cape give me the sense of pillory."
Rights
No Copyright - United States
ID Number
P267w-09
Physical Collection
University of Illinois Theatrical Print Collection
Collection Title
Portraits of Actors, 1720-1920
Collection
Portraits of Actors
TitleWilliam Parsons as Alscrip in "The Heiress"
PlayThe Heiress
Date1795  
RoleAlscrip
Subject
  • Theater  
  • Costume  
  • Actors  
  • Parsons, William, 1736-1795  
DimensionsBorder 4 7/8 x 5 7/8 in.
Technique
  • Etching  
  • Engraving  
  • Stippling  
Creator
  • Parker, J.  
  • Harding, S.  
PublisherJ. Sewell  
DescriptionHalf-length portrait, wearing long wig and holding cane. With text: "My Daughter maintains all fashions are founded in sense -- Icod the tightness of my Wig, and the stiffness of my cape give me the sense of pillory."
RightsNo Copyright - United States
ID NumberP267w-09
Physical CollectionUniversity of Illinois Theatrical Print Collection
Collection TitlePortraits of Actors, 1720-1920
CollectionPortraits of Actors

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