The Macready dagger [manuscript], 1892.

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The Macready dagger [manuscript], 1892.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/318649434

Description of the history of a dagger used by Macready while playing a Cincinnati engagement of Macbeth, Charlotte Cushman, and Eliza Logan, who "invariably played the dagger when performing Juliet." In the hand of Celia Logan, who donated it to "Aunt Louisa" Eldridge for the Actors' Fund fair. Signed "Celia Logan, New York, 1892."

1 item ; 22 x 19 cm.

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Cushman, Charlotte, 1816-1876

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Charlotte Saunders Cushman (July 23, 1816 – February 18, 1876) was an American stage actress. Her voice was noted for its full contralto register, and she was able to play both male and female parts. She lived intermittently in Rome, in an expatriate colony of prominent artists and sculptors, some of whom became part of her tempestuous private life. Cushman made her initial professional appearance at age eighteen on April 8, 1835 at Boston's Tremont Theatre. She then went to New Orleans where sh...

Logan, Celia

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Macready, William Charles, 1793-1873

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English actor, recognized as perhaps the greatest English character actor of his day. He was especially noted for his Shakespearean roles. From the description of Letter, 1842. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122391814 William Charles Macready was a tragedian. From the description of Miscellaneous manuscripts, 1821-1849, n.d. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155886139 William Charles Macready was an English stage manager and actor...

Logan, Eliza, 1829-1872

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Macbeth, King of Scotland, 11th cent

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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. ...

Eldridge, Louisa, 1828 or 1829-1905

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American actress. From the description of Louisa Eldridge letter to Mr. Palmer, 1892 July 29. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 642169755 ...