Shelfmark
Ka.5.13 (copy 1)
Additional shelfmark
Ka.5.14 (copy 2)
Additional shelfmark
Ka.5.15 (copy 3)
Title
Souvenir programme given by the theatrical & musical professions as a tribute to Miss Ellen Terry on the occasion of her jubilee, Tuesday afternoon, June 12th, 1906.
Varying form of title
Cover title: Theatre Royal Drury Lane souvenir, Ellen Terry jubilee commemoration 1856-1906
Varying form of title
Ellen Terry jubilee commemoration 1856-1906
Publication, distribution, etc.
London : Printed and published by J. Miles & Co., c1906.
Physical description
[30] p., [9] leaves of plates : ill. (some col.), ports. ; 31 cm.
Note
At head of title: Theatre Royal Drury Lane ...
Note
Illustrated title-page and text printed in red and black.
Note
"Title page and headings by Mr. Walter Crane"--p. [5].
Note
The plates, which depict Terry in various roles, are by Edwin Abbey, W. Nicholson, William Orpen, Byam Shaw, John Singer Sargent, James Pryde, L. Alma-Tadema, and Bernard Partridge.
Note
Collation includes loose "Supplementary page" containing programme items numbered 8A and 15.
Note
Includes a "Biographical sketch" by Austin Brereton.
Note
Original colour illustrated paper boards designed by William Nicholson; mauve cloth spine.
Note
"Leather covers for binding this Souvenir in a more permanent form can be obtained of the publishers"--"Supplementary page".
Provenance
Edward Gordon Craig collection.
Provenance
[Copy 1] Inscribed in pencil "Rosy Craig from Baba" i.e. Edward Gordon Craig's daughter Rosemary from Ellen Terry.
Provenance
[Copy 2] Inscribed in ink at head of title: "Dearest Peter, with all loving wishes from his Granny - Ellen Terry, 1919" i.e. Edward Gordon Craig's son Peter.
Provenance
[Copy 3] Loosely inserted photocopy of telegram from "Ted" [i.e. Edward Gordon Craig?] to Ellen Terry dated Stockholm, 13 May 1906: "Let Nicholson do souvenirs if you have already spoken him"; with notes in pencil possibly by Edward Anthony Craig.
Copy-specific note
[Copy 1] Without the "Supplementary page".
Subject
Subject
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Crane, Walter, 1845 - 1915 illustrator.
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Abbey, Edwin Austin, 1852 - 1911 illustrator.
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Alma-Tadema, Laurence, 1836 - 1912 illustrator.
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Nicholson, William, 1872 - 1949 illustrator.
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Orpen, William, 1878 - 1931 Sir, illustrator.
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Pryde, James, 1866 - 1941 illustrator.
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Sargent, John Singer, 1856 - 1925 illustrator.
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Shaw, Byam, 1872 - 1912 illustrator.
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Partridge, Bernard, 1861 - ? illustrator.
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Terry, Ellen, 1847 - 1928 Dame inscriber.
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Craig, Rosemary former owner.
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Craig, Peter former owner.
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Craig, Edward Anthony, 1904 - 1998 former owner.
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England London.
Identifier
B49577