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Dorothy Jordan as Mrs. Sullen and John Bannister as Scrub in a scene from "The Beaux' Stratagem"
Play
The Beaux' Stratagem
Date
1806
Role
Archer
Scrub
Mrs. Sullen
Subject
Women in the theater
Theater
Costume
Actors
Bannister, John, 1760-1836
Jordan, Dorothy, 1761-1816
Dimensions
2 3/4 x 4 3/4 in.
Technique
Engraving
Etching
Creator
Smith, E.
Heath, C.
Publisher
Longman & Co.
Description
Scene from the play with Archer standing with drawn sword, threatening to attack Scrub, kneeling at his feet, while Mrs. Sullen clings to his right arm. With text: "O pray Sir spare all I have and take my life". Act V, Scene 3. Archer is played by Mr. Dwyer.
Rights
No Copyright - United States
ID Number
J82-30
Physical Collection
University of Illinois Theatrical Print Collection
Dorothy Jordan as Mrs. Sullen and John Bannister as Scrub in a scene from "The Beaux' Stratagem"
Play
The Beaux' Stratagem
Date
1806
Role
Archer
Scrub
Mrs. Sullen
Subject
Women in the theater
Theater
Costume
Actors
Bannister, John, 1760-1836
Jordan, Dorothy, 1761-1816
Dimensions
2 3/4 x 4 3/4 in.
Technique
Engraving
Etching
Creator
Smith, E.
Heath, C.
Publisher
Longman & Co.
Description
Scene from the play with Archer standing with drawn sword, threatening to attack Scrub, kneeling at his feet, while Mrs. Sullen clings to his right arm. With text: "O pray Sir spare all I have and take my life". Act V, Scene 3. Archer is played by Mr. Dwyer.
Rights
No Copyright - United States
ID Number
J82-30
Physical Collection
University of Illinois Theatrical Print Collection