About this object
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ID:
99.132/347
Production date:
1839
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Location:
In Store
Handcoloured, engraved, miniature theatrical portrait representing the actor Mr Almar in the theatrical role of Beauvais. The portrait has been cut from a larger sheet which would have been engraved with four different portraits. The portrait has been embellished with metal foil tinsel ornaments notably on the shield, sword, armour and dress accessories. The clothing is of coloured cotton fabric. Such portraits would have been sold plain as theatrical souvenirs for colouring and tinselling at home.
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Measurements
H 124 mm; W 94 mm
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Materials
paper; metal foil; cotton
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Last Updated
2024-03-26
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