Shakespearian Advertiser printing block collection Shakespearian Advertiser printing block collection 1870-1871 1870-1871

  1. Resources
  2. View Resource

ArchivalResource

Shakespearian Advertiser printing block collection Shakespearian Advertiser printing block collection 1870-1871 1870-1871

http://library.brown.edu/riamco/render.php?eadid=US-RPB-ms2011.044&view=title

Wood engraving printing blocks created by Edward S. Jones to illustrate a booklet titled "The Shakespearian Advertiser" published by Harlen P. Boyce in Providence, RI. The images are comic illustrations of quotes from various plays by William Shakespeare.

1.0 linear foot

John Hay Library

Information

SNAC Resource ID: 6358642

Related Entities

There are 5 Entities related to this resource.

Boyce, Harlen P.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6bx25zm (person)

In 1870, Joseph H. Saunders of Johnston, RI devised a plan to create an advertising booklet that interspersed comic pictures based upon sayings from plays by William Shakespeare with the advertisements for local businesses. The preface to the booklet states its purpose: "It combines information as to where our wants of all kinds may be supplied in the best manner, and at the fairest prices; with illustrations of a higher class of humor than is usually presented to the public by the ...

Boyce, James

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w61696fx (person)

In 1870, Joseph H. Saunders of Johnston, RI devised a plan to create an advertising booklet that interspersed comic pictures based upon sayings from plays by William Shakespeare with the advertisements for local businesses. The preface to the booklet states its purpose: "It combines information as to where our wants of all kinds may be supplied in the best manner, and at the fairest prices; with illustrations of a higher class of humor than is usually presented to the public by the ...

Jones, Edward S., active 19th century

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6r80ggg (person)

In 1870, Joseph H. Saunders of Johnston, RI devised a plan to create an advertising booklet that interspersed comic pictures based upon sayings from plays by William Shakespeare with the advertisements for local businesses. The preface to the booklet states its purpose: "It combines information as to where our wants of all kinds may be supplied in the best manner, and at the fairest prices; with illustrations of a higher class of humor than is usually presented to the public by the so called com...

Saunders, Joseph H.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w68f4kjh (person)

In 1870, Joseph H. Saunders of Johnston, RI devised a plan to create an advertising booklet that interspersed comic pictures based upon sayings from plays by William Shakespeare with the advertisements for local businesses. The preface to the booklet states its purpose: "It combines information as to where our wants of all kinds may be supplied in the best manner, and at the fairest prices; with illustrations of a higher class of humor than is usually presented to the public by the ...

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6qk86d3 (person)

William Shakespeare was likely born April, 23, 1564; he was baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 26, 1564. He grew up, had a family, and bought property in Stratford while working in London, the center of English theater. As an actor, a playwright, and a partner in a leading acting company, he became both prosperous and well-known. His parents were John and Mary Shakespeare. John was a leatherworker and involved in local politics, first becoming an alderman and eventually a town bailiff. ...