Autograph letter signed from Hugh Thompson to W.L. Phillips [manuscript], 1910 August 17.

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Autograph letter signed from Hugh Thompson to W.L. Phillips [manuscript], 1910 August 17.

About his water-color drawings for "As you like it." Also an amusing sketch entitled, "I care not for my spirits if my legs be not weary."

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Folger Shakespeare Library

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Thomson, Hugh, 1860-1920

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Thomson was an Irish born artist particularly noted for his illustrations for literary texts. From the description of [Letter] 1915 Apr. 28, 8, Patten Road, Wandsworth Common, S.W. [to] Sirs / Hugh Thomson. (Smith College). WorldCat record id: 437417042 Hugh Thomson, best known for his illustrations of popular books, was born on June 1, 1860 in Coleraine, Ireland. His professional career began with an apprenticeship at Marcus Ward and Company, a card manufacturer. In 1883 he...

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

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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. ...

Phillips, W. L., fl. 1910

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