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D5459 - George Murgatroyd Woodward (1767-1809), cartoonist - [c1780]-1840
- 1 - Drawings - [c1780]-1809
  - 34 - [Shakespearean drawings] - 1787

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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D5459/1/34/23
Former Reference	D5459/1/109
Title	Romeo and Juliet : Mr Lewis in the character of Mercutio
Date	Mar 1787
Description	Portrait of Lewis facing left with his right hand outstretched. He wears black breeches, a red and blue coat with gold braiding, a sword and a cocked hat with cockade. Available on CD 157.
Level	Item
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Artist	Woodward, George Murgatroyd (?1765-1809)
Archive Creator	George Murgatroyd Woodward (1765-1809), artist and writer
Further Information	G. M. Woodward Delin : March 1787 "Mer / O then I see Queen Mab has been with you. Act II" William Thomas Lewis (?1746-1811) was the son and stepson of actors, he made his debut aged 16 at the Smock Alley Theatre in Dublin. In 1773 he was engaged by Colman for Covent Garden where he stayed for 35 seasons. In 1782 he became the deputy-acting manager there. He played Mercutio four times in the 1783-1784 season, 5 times in the 1784-1785 season, twice in 1785-1786 and then on 23 Oct 1786, 11 Dec 1786, and 29 Jan 1786.
Physical Description	Coloured drawing. Size 226 x 205 mm. Portrait.
Copies	A digital copy can also be viewed on the public computers at the record office.
Publication Note	B.D.A., London Stage.
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