Mr. King in the character of Lissardo [graphic]

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Title: Mr. King in the character of Lissardo [graphic]
Creator: Roberts, James, 1753-approximately 1809, printmaker
Contributor: Roberts, James, 1753-approximately 1809, artist.
Bell, John, 1745-1831, publisher.
Published / Created: Augt. 10th. 1776.
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Publish'd for Bell's British Theatre
Abstract: "Illustration to Bell's British Theatre; portrait of the actor Thomas King, in character as Lissardo, in Centlivre's 'The Wonder'; whole length, standing, to the left, holding hat under left arm, reaching forwards with right pinching thumb and forefinger, with disdainful expression. 1776."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title from caption below image.
Place of publication based on publisher's known place of activity.
Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
Text at top: "Act II ; The Wonder ; Scene 1st."
Verse under title: " ... methinks a diamond ring is a vast addition to the little finger of a gentleman."
In paper frame: 359 x 259 mm.
Provenance: Gift of Joseph Verner Reed (Yale 1926) to the Yale Library, 1958. Portions were transferred to Lewis Walpole Library 1960. For other items from this gift refer to Beinecke Library's GEN MSS 1000.
Extent: 1 print : sheet 176 x 109 mm
Language: English

Access: Public
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