Playbill — A Dun A Day, London, 1823
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1823
Playbill in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (museum number S.590-2017), made in London, dated 1823. The museum's brief description reads: Playbill for A Dun A Day, Miller's Maid and The Vampire at Theatre Royal, English Opera House, 1823.
Museum description: Ink printed playbill advertising the productions A Dun A Day, Miller's Maid and The Vampire: Or, The Bride of the Isles at the Theatre Royal, English Opera House, London. The playbill states that the performances are for the benefit of Mr and Mrs Grove and begin 2nd October 1823. The museum records it as printed paper, measuring Height 31.4 cm; Width 18.9 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
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Historical context
A Dun A Day was an operetta composed by Mr. Reeve, which was followed by the melodrama Miller's Maid, with music composed by Mr. Jolly. The evening concluded with the romantic melodrama The Vampire: Or, the Bride of the Isles.
Physical characteristics
- Material
- ink, paper
- Dimensions
- Height 31.4 cm; Width 18.9 cm
Technical characteristics
- Technique
- printed paper
- Place recorded
- London
Identification
- Museum object name
- Playbill
- Museum object number
- S.590-2017
- Museum system number
- O1405074
Catalogue references
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