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D5459 - George Murgatroyd Woodward (1767-1809), cartoonist - [c1780]-1840
1 - Drawings - [c1780]-1809
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Archive Reference / Library Class No.
D5459/1/51
Former Reference
D5459/1/91
Title
Mrs Jordan in the Character of Priscilla Tomboy : In the Musical Entertainment of The Romp
Date
[1780-1789]
Description
Portrait of Mrs Jordan standing, facing right, fists raised. She wears a white dress with a large blue sash and red shoes and has her hair loose. Available on CD 158.
Level
Item
Repository
Derbyshire Record Office
Artist
Woodward, George Murgatroyd (?1765-1809)
Archive Creator
George Murgatroyd Woodward (1765-1809), artist and writer
Further Information
Dorothy Jordan, née Bland (1761-1816) was the daughter of an actress and a Dublin Judge. She made her debut at the Crow Street theatre in Dublin in 1779 and in 1785 she first played Priscilla at Drury Lane. She was, from 1790 to 1810, associated with the Duke of Clarence.
She was best known for her comic roles, the Public Advertiser commented:
"Of the low comedy of Mrs. Jordan we cannot say too much in praise"
She played in 'The Romp' at Drury Lane on 30 Oct 1786, 29 Jan 1787, and 20 Mar 1787.
Physical Description
Coloured drawing. Size 224 x 180 mm. Portrait.
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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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