Theatre token, late 19th century
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
late 19th century
Theatre token in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (museum number S.219-1999), dated late 19th century. The museum's brief description reads: Circular theatre token of mother of pearl with engraved band around outer edge recto and verso inscribed with details of admission and name. Museum description: Circular theatre token of mother of pearl with engraved band around outer edge recto and verso inscribed with details of admission and name The museum records it as Engraved mother of pearl, measuring Diameter 3.4 cm. These details come from the museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
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- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Physical characteristics
- Material
- mother of pearl, ink
- Dimensions
- Diameter 3.4 cm
Technical characteristics
- Technique
- Engraved mother of pearl
Design
- Inscriptions recorded
- 'THEATRE / Admit 2. / PIT / before 7o.c.'; 'Mr. Blakeley'
Identification
- Museum object name
- Theatre token
- Museum object number
- S.219-1999
- Museum system number
- O11438
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
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