William Henry West Betty as Orestes in "The Distrest Mother"
The Distrest Mother

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Descriptive Information

Title

William Henry West Betty as Orestes in "The Distrest Mother"

Play

The Distrest Mother

Date

1805

Role

Orestes

Subject

Dimensions

Mounted sheet 3 x 4 1/2 in.

Technique

Creator

Alais, J.

Publisher

J. Roach

Description

your orders are obey'd: The tyrant lies expiring at the alter." Act IV, Scene 1.
holding dagger in right hand. With text: "Madam, 'tis done
Whole-length. Wearing cape

Rights

No Copyright - United States

ID Number

B565y-36

Physical Collection

University of Illinois Theatrical Print Collection

Collection Title

Portraits of Actors, 1720-1920

Collection

Portraits of Actors

Title	William Henry West Betty as Orestes in "The Distrest Mother"
Play	The Distrest Mother
Date	1805
Role	Orestes
Subject	Theater Costume Child actors Actors Betty, William Hen. West (William Henry West), b. 1791
Dimensions	Mounted sheet 3 x 4 1/2 in.
Technique	Stippling Engraving Etching
Creator	Alais, J.
Publisher	J. Roach
Description	your orders are obey'd: The tyrant lies expiring at the alter." Act IV, Scene 1. holding dagger in right hand. With text: "Madam, 'tis done Whole-length. Wearing cape
Rights	No Copyright - United States
ID Number	B565y-36
Physical Collection	University of Illinois Theatrical Print Collection
Collection Title	Portraits of Actors, 1720-1920
Collection	Portraits of Actors

William Henry West Betty as Orestes in "The Distrest Mother"