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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D5459/1/34/10
Former ReferenceD5459/1/107
Title[Cymbeline] : Mrs. Inchbald in the character of Imogen
DateMar 1787
DescriptionPortrait of Mrs Inchbald wearing man's dress, breeches a long coat with a black trim, and a hat with plumes on top of loose hair. In her right hand she carries a spear. Available on CD 157.
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
ArtistWoodward, George Murgatroyd (?1765-1809)
Archive CreatorGeorge Murgatroyd Woodward (1765-1809), artist and writer
Further InformationG.M. Woodward delin : March 1787

"Imogen / Good Master harm me not | Before I enter'd here I call'd and thought | I have begged and bought what I have took"

Mrs. Joseph Inchbald (née Elizabeth Simpson) (1753-1821) was born the daughter of Catholic farmers from near Bury St Edmunds, in 1772 she married an actor twice her age, who helped to coach her for the stage. She was a close friend of Mrs Siddons' and in 1783-1784 was on the stage at Covent Garden. She later turned to writing plays, which proved to be more profitable than acting.
Physical DescriptionColoured drawing. Size 245 x 182 mm. Portrait.
CopiesA digital copy can also be viewed on the public computers at the record office.
Publication NoteB.D.A.
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[Cymbeline] : Mrs. Inchbald in the character of Imogen

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