Printed Ephemera — 1836-1860
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Uncoloured theatrical portrait plate engraved with a portrait of the actor Mr Macready in the role of Rob Roy Macgregor. Such sheets were sold as theatrical souvenirs for colouring and tinselling at home.
theatrical portrait
47 Leonard Street, London EC2, City of London
paper, ink
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