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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D5459/1/34/13
Former ReferenceD5459/1/116
TitleKing Henry IV Part I : Mr Smith in the character of Hotspur
DateMar 1787
DescriptionPortrait of Smith, in profile, facing left and pointing. He is wearing chain-mail and red breeches. He has brown boots,a red cloak edged with ermine and an ermine ruff. 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 Woodward Delin : March 1787

"Hots / I'll have a Starling taught nothing but Mortimer! - And give it to him to keep his anger in motion."

William Smith played Hotspur at Drury Lane on 17 Oct 1777, 21 Oct 1777, 20 Dec 1779, and 14 Feb 1780.
Physical DescriptionColoured drawing. Size 259 x 204 mm. Portrait.
CopiesA digital copy can also be viewed on the public computers at the record office.
Related MaterialSee D5459/1/4/3 for a scene from ' The 1st part of Henry IV' and for more information on Smith.
Publication NoteB.D.A., London Stage.
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King Henry IV Part I : Mr Smith in the character of Hotspur

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