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John Palmer as Christmas in prologue to "A Christmas Tale"
A Christmas Tale

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Title
John Palmer as Christmas in prologue to "A Christmas Tale"
Play
A Christmas Tale
Date
1779  
Role
Christmas
Subject
  • Theater  
  • Costume  
  • Actors  
  • Palmer, John, 1742?-1798  
Dimensions
Sheet 4 1/8 x 6 3/4 in.
Technique
  • Etching  
  • Engraving  
Creator
  • Cook  
  • Dodd, D.  
Publisher
Fielding & Walker  
Description
Whole-length portrait, adorned with sprigs of holly. With text: "Minc'd Pies, by way of belt, my Breast divides, And a large Carving Knife adorns my side."
Rights
No Copyright - United States
ID Number
P173J-11
Physical Collection
University of Illinois Theatrical Print Collection
Collection Title
Portraits of Actors, 1720-1920
Collection
Portraits of Actors
TitleJohn Palmer as Christmas in prologue to "A Christmas Tale"
PlayA Christmas Tale
Date1779  
RoleChristmas
Subject
  • Theater  
  • Costume  
  • Actors  
  • Palmer, John, 1742?-1798  
DimensionsSheet 4 1/8 x 6 3/4 in.
Technique
  • Etching  
  • Engraving  
Creator
  • Cook  
  • Dodd, D.  
PublisherFielding & Walker  
DescriptionWhole-length portrait, adorned with sprigs of holly. With text: "Minc'd Pies, by way of belt, my Breast divides, And a large Carving Knife adorns my side."
RightsNo Copyright - United States
ID NumberP173J-11
Physical CollectionUniversity of Illinois Theatrical Print Collection
Collection TitlePortraits of Actors, 1720-1920
CollectionPortraits of Actors

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