Playbills from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, 1744-1898.
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Title
Playbills from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, 1744-1898.
Published
[London?] : [publisher not identified], [between 1744 and 1898?]
Description
approximately 11,189 items + approximately 102 volumes (24,699 items)
Corporate author
Covent Garden Theatre, issuing body.
Associated name
Fitzgerald, Percy, 1834-1925, former owner.
Genest, John, 1764-1839, former owner.
Harley, J. P., former owner.
Genest, John, 1764-1839, former owner.
Harley, J. P., former owner.
Summary
Collection of playbills from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (London), for various seasons between 1744-1745 and Summer 1898.
Note
Title devised by cataloger.
The name of the theatre changed several times over its decades of operation; it was known as the Covent Garden Theatre, the Royal Italian Opera, and the Royal Opera House.
This is a PRELIMINARY RECORD. It contains unverified data from catalog cards and may contain incorrect or incomplete information. Please email catalog@folger.edu for assistance.
The name of the theatre changed several times over its decades of operation; it was known as the Covent Garden Theatre, the Royal Italian Opera, and the Royal Opera House.
This is a PRELIMINARY RECORD. It contains unverified data from catalog cards and may contain incorrect or incomplete information. Please email catalog@folger.edu for assistance.
Geographic name
London (England), event place.
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- England -- London.
Item Details
Call number
BILL Vol. G2 C85 (see card catalog for specific dates)
Folger-specific note
Some volumes also contain contemporary theatrical clippings. Some items previously owned by John Genest. Some items previously owned by J. P. Harley.
Call number
BILL Box G2 C85 (see card catalog for specific dates)
Folger-specific note
Some items previously owned by Percy Fitzgerald. At least one playbill is a known forgery.