Printed Ephemera — 1866-1876
Redington's Characters in Oliver Twist
Handcoloured toy theatre character plate for the play Oliver Twist. The sheet numbered '4' is printed with figures representing key characters in various poses including the Dodger, Bill Sikes and Oliver.
The huge popularity of Charles Dickens's novel Oliver Twist inspired playwrights to immediately adapt the book for the stage. By the end of 1838 three different dramatic productions of Oliver Twist were being performed in London’s theatres. The enduring popularity of the play and novel is reflected in the publication of this original toy theatre version by John Redington between 1866 and 1876.
- Category:
- Printed Ephemera
- Object ID:
- 99.7/135e
- Object name:
- Redington's Characters in Oliver Twist
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- Artist/Maker:
- Redington, John
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- Production date:
- 1866-1876
- Material:
paper, ink
- Measurements/duration:
- H 164 mm, W 210 mm
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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