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Sarah Siddons (nee Kemble) as Mrs. Beverley and John Philip Kemble as Mr. Beverley in a scene from "The Gamester"
Play
The Gamester
Role
Beverley
Mrs. Beverley
Subject
Women in the theater
Theater
Costume
Actors
Kemble, John Philip, 1757-1823
Siddons, Sarah, 1755-1831
Dimensions
Border 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 in.
Technique
Etching
Engraving
Stippling
Creator
Alais
Publisher
J. Roach
Description
Scene from the play with Mrs. Beverely kneeling and supporting Mr. Beverley, seated on floor. With text: "O! For a few short Moments! to tell you how my Heart bleeds for you."
Rights
No Copyright - United States
ID Number
S568s-59
Physical Collection
University of Illinois Theatrical Print Collection
Sarah Siddons (nee Kemble) as Mrs. Beverley and John Philip Kemble as Mr. Beverley in a scene from "The Gamester"
Play
The Gamester
Role
Beverley
Mrs. Beverley
Subject
Women in the theater
Theater
Costume
Actors
Kemble, John Philip, 1757-1823
Siddons, Sarah, 1755-1831
Dimensions
Border 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 in.
Technique
Etching
Engraving
Stippling
Creator
Alais
Publisher
J. Roach
Description
Scene from the play with Mrs. Beverely kneeling and supporting Mr. Beverley, seated on floor. With text: "O! For a few short Moments! to tell you how my Heart bleeds for you."
Rights
No Copyright - United States
ID Number
S568s-59
Physical Collection
University of Illinois Theatrical Print Collection