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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D5459/1/30
Former ReferenceD5459/1/85
TitleMrs.Martyr in the character of Corinda in the New Comic Opera of Robin Hood or Sherwood Forest
DateApr 1786
DescriptionPortrait of Mrs Martyr in a yellow open gown and pink petticoat. She is holding a bow in her left hand and quiver of arrows slung across her back. On her head she wears a black hat with feathers. 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. W Deln : April 1786

Margaret Martyr, née Thornton (died 1807) began as a singer at Vauxhall Gardens, before making her debut at Covent Garden where she remained until 1804.

She appeared as Clorinda in Robin Hood thirteen times in 1783-1784, eight times in 1784-5 and then on 21 Nov 1785 and 1 Dec 1785.
Physical DescriptionColoured drawing. Size 251 x 192 mm. Portrait.
CopiesA digital copy can also be viewed on the public computers at the record office.
Publication NoteB.D.A., London Stage.
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Mrs.Martyr in the character of Corinda in the New Comic Opera of Robin Hood or Sherwood Forest

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