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Roberts, J.
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Thornthwaite
75
Wilde, S.
57
Wilde
23
Audinet, P.
16
Drummond, Rose E.
14
Leney, W.
13
Roberts
13
Audinet
8
Alais
7
Leney
7
Grignion, C.
6
Chapman
4
Corner, J.
4
Hamilton, W.
4
Reading, B.
4
Thomson, J.
4
Bromley
3
Cooper, R.
3
Corner
3
Pollard
3
Cardon, A.
2
Cosway, R.
2
Parkinson, T.
2
Pollard, R.
2
Ramberg, J.H.
2
Thornthwaite, J.
2
Wilson
2
Alais, J.
1
Bartolozzi
1
Bartolozzi, F.
1
Bromley, W.
1
Brown, M.
1
Burke, T.
1
Burney
1
Cardon
1
Conde
1
Devis, A.W.
1
Dighton, R.
1
Drummond
1
Drummond, Rose
1
Godfrey
1
Graham, G.
1
Grignion
1
Hargreave
1
Haughton, M.
1
Hayter
1
Hayter, C.
1
Hopwood
1
Hopwood, J.
1
Knight, C.
1
Lawrence, T.
1
Leney, J.
1
Matthieu
1
Meyer, H.
1
Newnham
1
Page, J.
1
Pegg
1
Ramberg
1
Ramberg, H.
1
Reading
1
Reading, J.
1
Reynolds, Joshua
1
Roberts, I.
1
Sherwin, C.
1
Singleton, H.
1
Thompson, I.
1
Thomson
1
Thomson, I.
1
Thomson, P.
1
Trotter, T.
1
Wageman, T.
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Walker
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Westall
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Wray
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1776
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1792
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1778
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1795
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1817
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1812
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1785
4
1818
4
1775
3
1796
3
1822
3
1781
2
1786
2
1794
2
1815
2
1816
2
1819
2
1820
2
1821
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1779
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1788
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1790
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1797
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1806
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1808
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1810
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1813
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1814
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1823
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J. Bell
224
Cardon, A.
1
Subject
Actors
224
Theater
221
Costume
196
Women in the theater
130
Singers
32
Performing arts
27
Theatrical managers
22
Women in the performing arts
21
Dramatists
19
Hartley, Elizabeth, 1750?-1824
8
Abington, Mrs., (Frances Barton), 1737-1815
7
Barry, Ann, 1734-1801
7
Smith, William, 1730-1819
7
Yates, Mrs. (Mary Ann), 1728-1784
6
Holman, J. G. (Joseph George), 1764-1817
5
Siddons, Sarah, 1755-1831
5
Bensley, Robert, 1742-1817
4
Brunton, Anne, 1768-1808
4
Bulkley, Mary, 1748-1792
4
Composers
4
Kemble, John Philip, 1757-1823
4
King, Thomas, 1730-1805
4
Mattocks, Isabella, 1746-1826
4
Pope, Jane, 1742-1818
4
Theater
3
Authors
3
Baddeley, Robert, 1733-1794
3
Comedians
3
Crouch, Anna Maria, 1763-1805
3
Dodd, James William, 1740?-1796
3
Harley, George Davies, d. 1811
3
Hull, Thomas, 1728-1808
3
Jordan, Dorothy, 1761-1816
3
Middleton, James, ca. 1768-1799
3
Moody, John, 1727-1812
3
Parsons, William, 1736-1795
3
Quick, John, 1748-1831
3
Wroughton, Richard, 1748-1822
3
Yates, Richard, 1706?-1796
3
Billington, Elizabeth, 1768-1818
2
Breeches parts
2
Catley, Ann, 1745-1789
2
Chapman, Miss, d. 1805
2
Dancers
2
Dimond, William Wyatt, d. 1812
2
Esten, Harriet Pye, ca. 1765-1865
2
Farren, Elizabeth, 1762-1829
2
Farren, William, 1754-1795
2
Fawcett, John, 1768 or 9-1837
2
Female impersonators
2
Foote, Samuel, 1720-1777
2
Henderson, John, 1747-1785
2
Hunter, Maria, fl. 1782
2
Kemble, Elizabeth, 1763?-1841
2
Kemble, Marie Therese, 1774-1838
2
Kemble, Priscilla, 1758-1854
2
Lewis, William Thomas, 1749-1811
2
Martyr, Margaret, d. 1807
2
Palmer, John, 1742?-1798
2
Pope, Elizabeth, ca. 1740-1797
2
Powell, Mary Ann, 1761-1831
2
Reddish, Samuel, 1735-1785
2
Woodward, Henry, 1714-1777
2
Yates, Elizabeth, 1799-1860
2
Performing arts
1
Angelo, Henry, 1756-1835
1
Artists
1
Baddeley, Sophia, 1745?-1786
1
Bannister, John, 1760-1836
1
Barclay, Miss, fl. 1792
1
Barsanti, Jane, d. 1795
1
Bartley, Sarah, 1783-1850
1
Berlioz, Harriet Smithson, 1800-1854
1
Bernard, John, 1756-1828
1
Blanchard, William, 1769-1835
1
Bland, Mrs. (Maria Theresa Catherine), 1770-1838
1
Booth, Sarah, 1793-1867
1
Brereton, William, 1751-1787
1
Brooks, Mrs., fl. 1786-1794
1
Brunton, Louisa, ca. 1785-1860
1
Bunn, Margaret Agnes, 1799-1883
1
Burrell, Miss, b. 1795
1
Byrne, Eleanor, fl. 1817
1
Campbell, Ellen, fl. 1810
1
Carew, Margaret Felicite Anne, b. 1799
1
Chatterley, Louisa, 1797-1866
1
Child actors
1
Cibber, Susannah Maria Arne, 1714-1766
1
Cubitt, Marie Caroline, b. 1800
1
Davison, Maria Rebecca, 1783-1858
1
Dunstall, John, 1717-1778
1
Edmiston, Miss, b. 1801
1
Edwin, John, 1749-1790
1
Egerton, Sarah, 1782-1847
1
Faucit, Harriet Elizabeth, 1789-1857
1
Fitzwilliam, Fanny Elizabeth, 1801-1854
1
Foote, Maria, 1797?-1867
1
Forde, Catherine Maria, b. 1805
1
Gibbs, Maria, b. 1770
1
Glover, Julia, 1779-1850
1
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Elizabeth Hartley (nee White) as Elvira in "Elvira"
Elizabeth Hartley (nee White) as Jane Shore in "Jane Shore"
Elizabeth Hartley (nee White) as Lady Jane Grey in "Lady Jane Grey"
Thomas Hull as King Charles in "King Charles I"
Thomas Hull as Voltore in "Volpone"
George Davis Harley as Maskwell in "The Double Dealer"
Elizabeth Heard as Celia in "The School for Lovers"
Portrait of Frances Maria Kelly
John Philip Kemble as Bajazet in "Tamerlane"
Portrait of Elizabeth Brunton (Elizabeth Yates)
Portrait of Elizabeth Yates (nee Brunton)
Isabella Mattocks (nee Hallam) as Elvira in "The Spanish Fryar"
Ann Spranger Barry (nee Street) as Phaedra in "Phaedra & Hippolitus"
Ann Spranger Barry (nee Street) as Sophonisba in "Sophonisba"
John Palmer as Don Carlos in "Ximena"
Jane Pope as Corinna in "The Confederacy"
Jane Pope as Rosetta in "The Foundling"
Samuel Reddish as Edgar in "King Lear"
Mary Ann Powell as Boadicea in "Boadicea"
Tryphosa Jane Wallis as Palmira in "Mahomet the Impostor"
Portrait of Louisa Chatterley (nee Simeon) in character
Ann Brunton Merry as Calista in "The Fair Penitent"
Ann Brunton Merry as Horatia in "The Roman Father"
Frances Abington (nee Barton) as Mrs. Pinchwife in "The Country Wife"
Frances Abington (nee Barton) as Aurelia in "The Twin Rivals"
Elizabeth Leak as Peggy in "The Gentle Shepherd"
Jane Lessingham as Oriana in "The Inconstant"
William Thomas Lewis as the Copper Captain in "Rule a Wife and Have a Wife"
William Smith ("Gentleman Smith") as Phocyas in "The Siege of Damascus"
William Smith ("Gentleman Smith") as Archer in "The Beaux' Stratagem"
Anne Catley (married name Lascelles) as Rachel in "The Jovial Crew"
John Fawcett as Jack Nightshade in "The Choleric Man"
Portrait of Fanny Elizabeth Fitzwilliam when Miss Copeland
John Edwin as Autolycus in "The Winter's Tale"
William Wyatt Dimond as Philaster in "Philaster"
Dorothy Jordan as Phaedra in "Amphitryon"
Elizabeth Billington (nee Weichsel) as Rosetta in "Love in a Village"
John Moody as Commodore Flip in "The Fair Quaker of Deal"
Portrait of Lydia Ellen Merry
James Middleton as Eumenes in "Merope"
Elizabeth Hartley (nee White) as Elvira in "Elvira"
Image | 1778 |
Portraits of Actors
Whole-length portrait, standing, hair dressed high with feathers and long veil. With text: "Were those of Duty, Sr he is my Husband". Act V, Scene 1.
Elizabeth Hartley (nee White) as Jane Shore in "Jane Shore"
Image | 1777 |
Portraits of Actors
Whole-length portrait. With text: "My good Neighbour! your good wishes still pursue my hapless fortune". Act I, Scene 2.
Elizabeth Hartley (nee White) as Lady Jane Grey in "Lady Jane Grey"
Image | 1776 |
Portraits of Actors
book propped on table at left.
Thomas Hull as King Charles in "King Charles I"
Image | 1777 |
Portraits of Actors
Whole-length portrait, wearing hat with feathers, wide lace collar, breeches and doublet with slashes. With text: "Deny'd to speak! why have I lived to this?" Act IV.
Thomas Hull as Voltore in "Volpone"
Image | 1777 |
Portraits of Actors
pointing to object under left arm. With text: "I could as well give health to you as to this Plate". Act III, Scene 3.
George Davis Harley as Maskwell in "The Double Dealer"
Image | 1795 |
Portraits of Actors
Whole-length portrait, standing, holding tricorne hat. With text: "Well this double dealing is a jewel. Here he comes now for me". Act III, Scene 1.
Elizabeth Heard as Celia in "The School for Lovers"
Image | 1793 |
Portraits of Actors
Whole-length portrait, standing, hands clasped. With text: "Shield me from the World". Act V, Scene 1.
Portrait of Frances Maria Kelly
Image | 1821 |
Portraits of Actors
drapery in background.
John Philip Kemble as Bajazet in "Tamerlane"
Image | 1792 |
Portraits of Actors
Whole-length portrait, standing, in manacles. With text: "Has stript me of the train and pomp of greatness, yet still my soul is free". Act II, Scene 2.
Portrait of Elizabeth Brunton (Elizabeth Yates)
Image | 1817 |
Portraits of Actors
Half-length. Wearing beaded necklace, earrings.
Portrait of Elizabeth Yates (nee Brunton)
Image | 1818 |
Portraits of Actors
Half-length. Hair tied up, wearing flowing veil.
Isabella Mattocks (nee Hallam) as Elvira in "The Spanish Fryar"
Image | 1777 |
Portraits of Actors
Whole-length portrait, standing, holding up veil. With text: "but however I will not stand with you for a sample."
Ann Spranger Barry (nee Street) as Phaedra in "Phaedra & Hippolitus"
Image | 1777 |
Portraits of Actors
holding sword in hand. With text: "Now, all ye kindred Gods, look down and see How I'll revenge you, and myself on Phaedra." Act III, Scene 4.
Ann Spranger Barry (nee Street) as Sophonisba in "Sophonisba"
Image | 1778 |
Portraits of Actors
feathers and crown on head. With text: "Assure him that I drank it, drank it all, With an unalter'd Smile." Act V, Scene 7.
John Palmer as Don Carlos in "Ximena"
Image | 1792 |
Portraits of Actors
Whole-length portrait, wearing breeches with slashes, jockey boots, holding hat. With text: "My injur'd sword shall prove this arm ne'er drew it but in right of honor."
Jane Pope as Corinna in "The Confederacy"
Image | 1777 |
Portraits of Actors
do you know that Flippantra?"
Jane Pope as Rosetta in "The Foundling"
Image | 1777 |
Portraits of Actors
Whole-length portrait, holding a letter. With text: "Is it not very polite, Colonel?"
Samuel Reddish as Edgar in "King Lear"
Image | 1775 |
Portraits of Actors
Whole-length portrait, brandishing a club. With text: "There could I have him now, & there, & here again, and there."
Mary Ann Powell as Boadicea in "Boadicea"
Image | 1791 |
Portraits of Actors
Whole-length portrait, wearing crown, holding staff. With text: "Not the wealth which loads the palaces of sumptuous Rome shal bribe my fury."
Tryphosa Jane Wallis as Palmira in "Mahomet the Impostor"
Image | 1795 |
Portraits of Actors
Whole-length portrait, wearing turban with feather. With text: "I tremble Zaphna!"
Portrait of Louisa Chatterley (nee Simeon) in character
Image | 1822 |
Portraits of Actors
Bust. Wearing bodice with beads and tassels. With text:
Ann Brunton Merry as Calista in "The Fair Penitent"
Image | 1791 |
Portraits of Actors
Whole-length portrait, standing, long hair hanging down in front from right shoulder. With text: "And you...glittering heav'nly hosts of Stars, Hide your fair heads in Clouds, or I shall blast you."
Ann Brunton Merry as Horatia in "The Roman Father"
Image | 1792 |
Portraits of Actors
Whole-length portrait, standing, holding and pointing to piece of cloth. With text: "Yes, thou dear pledge, design'd for happier hours."
Frances Abington (nee Barton) as Mrs. Pinchwife in "The Country Wife"
Image | 1777 |
Portraits of Actors
Whole-length, standing with hands under bib. Wearing ribbon in hair and dress with ribbon ornaments. With text: "Nay, I will go abroad, that's once." Act III, Scene 2.
Frances Abington (nee Barton) as Aurelia in "The Twin Rivals"
Image | 1777 |
Portraits of Actors
Whole-length. Wearing dress with ornaments and headdress with plumes, holding a fan. With text: "No, no, I'm resolved against a man that disappears all the summer like a Woodcock." Act II, Scene 1.
Elizabeth Leak as Peggy in "The Gentle Shepherd"
Image | 1796 |
Portraits of Actors
tub of clothes on ground at left.
Jane Lessingham as Oriana in "The Inconstant"
Image | 1777 |
Portraits of Actors
Whole-length portrait, wearing petticoats with decorative trim. With text: "I am proud of my power and am resolved to use it."
William Thomas Lewis as the Copper Captain in "Rule a Wife and Have a Wife"
Image | 1791 |
Portraits of Actors
Whole-length portrait, wearing military uniform. With text: "Alas. I am a fellow of no reckoning! Nor worth a lady's eye."
William Smith ("Gentleman Smith") as Phocyas in "The Siege of Damascus"
Image | 1776 |
Portraits of Actors
Whole-length portrait, wearing long cape. With text: "Now to the field to gain the glorious prize."
William Smith ("Gentleman Smith") as Archer in "The Beaux' Stratagem"
Image | 1776 |
Portraits of Actors
Whole-length portrait. With text: "My Lady How d'ye, the last Mistress I serv'd call'd me up one Morning & told me, Martin, go to my Lady all night, with my humble Service."
Anne Catley (married name Lascelles) as Rachel in "The Jovial Crew"
Image | 1781 |
Portraits of Actors
Whole-length. Wearing skirt with multiple layers, bustle. With text: "I mean, stark, errant, downright Beggars." Act I, Scene 3.
John Fawcett as Jack Nightshade in "The Choleric Man"
Image | 1793 |
Portraits of Actors
whip under arm. With text: "Humph! in all twenty and five Guineas___what was you saying last brother?"
Portrait of Fanny Elizabeth Fitzwilliam when Miss Copeland
Image | 1820 |
Portraits of Actors
Half-length portrait, scarf looped around neck.
John Edwin as Autolycus in "The Winter's Tale"
Image | 1785 |
Portraits of Actors
Whole-length portrait. Outdoors, wearing tattered clothing, holding up a purse in left hand.
William Wyatt Dimond as Philaster in "Philaster"
Image | 1791 |
Portraits of Actors
holding sword in right hand. With text: "Dear Arethusa, do but take this sword, and search how temperate a heart I have." Act IV, Scene 2.
Dorothy Jordan as Phaedra in "Amphitryon"
Image | 1792 |
Portraits of Actors
Whole-length portrait, holding vase in both hands. With text: "This shall be my Sweetheart in your Place". Act IV.
Elizabeth Billington (nee Weichsel) as Rosetta in "Love in a Village"
Image | 1790 |
Portraits of Actors
Whole-length. Standing in outdoor setting holding fan.
John Moody as Commodore Flip in "The Fair Quaker of Deal"
Image | 1792 |
Portraits of Actors
Whole-length portrait. With text: "This lady is dispos'd of, and her inclinations are moor'd to my affections."
Portrait of Lydia Ellen Merry
Image | 1817 |
Portraits of Actors
Half-length portrait, wearing small headdress/tiara.
James Middleton as Eumenes in "Merope"
Image | 1795 |
Portraits of Actors
in chains. With text: "Heavens did I hear that rightly!"
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