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D6052 - George Murgatroyd Woodward (1765-1809) of London and Stanton by Dale, artist and writer - 1781-1809
- 1 - Original Sketches from Life Etc. - 1781

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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D6052/1/8
Title	A Visit to the Playhouse
Date	[1781]
Description	An interior scene in a theatre. In the gallery sit a stern looking couple, both wearing high toupée wigs. Footmen stand behind other spectators sitting in the gallery, and one man is being passed a tankard by someone on the stalls. Below the gallery is a sea of faces; most are watching the play, whilst some laugh or yawn. On the left are some of the musicians from the orchestra.
Extent	1 item
Level	Item
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
Artist	Woodward, George Murgatroyd (1765-1809)
Archive Creator	George Murgatroyd Woodward (1765-1809) of London and Stanton by Dale, artist and writer
Further Information	Original Sketches from Life Etc Sketch the 18th
Physical Description	Pen and ink drawing. Size 258 x 194 mm.
Copies	A digital copy of this item is available to view on the public computers at the record office.
Term	Music
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