Interior of Covent Garden theatre: 1800
Illustration of the interior of Covent Garden theatre. Etched and engraved by Heideldorf. This image is part of a group of images in the Massingham's album, which contains theatrical prints, autographed admission tickets and play bills, many relating to Edmund Kean. This album was originated by Mr. Massingham who was the box office keeper, at Drury Lane Theatre in 1800.
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'Great Yarmouth', BR (ER) poster, 1959.
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Poster of Gismonda with Sarah Bernhardt at the Theatre Renaissance, by Alphonse Mucha
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New anatomical theatre, University of Rome, Italy, 1785-1805.
Engraving of the 'Nuovo Teatro Anatomico' or new anatomical theatre at the University of Rome in Italy. The Collegio Reale, later the university, was established in the late 18th century and enlarged in 1785 to provide for the study of sciences such as chemistry, anatomy and the theory and practice of medicine, and, in 1792, surgery and midwifery. The Anatomy Theatre shown here was probably built at this time. Two men are examining the disecting table in the centre of the room. Dimensions: 300 mm x 380 mm.
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