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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D5459/1/4/4
Former ReferenceD5459/1/191
TitleHamlet. Act the 2nd. Scene the 3rd.
DateAug 1782
DescriptionA scene from the play. 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. Del. August 1782.

"Polonius / ___ How does my good Lord Hamlet?
Hamlet / Excellent well.
Polonius / Do you know me my Lord?
Hamlet / Excellent well. You are a fishmonger."

In 1782 there was one performance at Drury Lane, and one at Covent Garden.
Physical DescriptionColoured drawing. Size 286 x 191 mm. Portrait.
CopiesA digital copy can also be viewed on the public computers at the record office.
Related MaterialSee D5459/1/12 for a depiction of Ophelia, and D5459/1/34/11 for a portrait of Kemble as Hamlet.
Publication NoteLondon Stage.
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Hamlet.  Act the 2nd.  Scene the 3rd.

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