Autograph letters signed from Alfred Thompson, New York, to Augustin Daly [manuscript], [1884?]-1889.

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Autograph letters signed from Alfred Thompson, New York, to Augustin Daly [manuscript], [1884?]-1889.

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Concern his designs for scenery and costumes for his own play, "All is Vanity", and others. Some letters undated.

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Daly, Augustin, 1838-1899

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Playwright, producer; owner of Daly's Theatre in New York City. From the description of [John] Augustin Daly letter to Mr. [William A. ]Jenner [manuscript], 1892 Dec 7. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 191870954 American dramatist and theatrical manager. From the description of Autograph letter signed : New York, to Mr. Bouton (bookseller in New York), 1882 Dec. 11. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270526011 From the description of Autograph l...

Thompson, Alfred, 1831-1895

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Alfred Thompson was both a writer of and a designer for dramatic works. The Gaiety Theatre was built in 1864 as the Strand Musick Hall at a time when many new theatres were being built in London. This theater was demolished, rebuilt in 1868 by John Hollingshead as the Gaiety Theatre. The theatre was a venue primarily for burlesque, variety, continental operetta and light comedy under the management of Hollingshead from 1868 to 1886. From the description of Alfred Thompson costume des...