Pigott, Edward Smyth, 1824-1895

Edward Frederick Smyth Pigott, 1824-1895, journalist and connoisseur of theatre. In 1850-1860, he was one of the editors of the Leader, a socialist paper, and later was on the staff of the Daily News. A well-known figure in literary circles, Pigott was a lifelong friend of Wilkie Collins. In 1874 he was appointed Examiner of Plays in the Lord Chamberlain office, which position he held until his death in 1895.

From the description of Letters to Edward Smyth Pigott, ca. 1870-1895. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 122443444