Autograph letters signed from Elizabeth Rutherford to Charles Kean [manuscript], 1855-59.

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Autograph letters signed from Elizabeth Rutherford to Charles Kean [manuscript], 1855-59.

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(1) Dated 14 December 1855 from Dover Street; Rutherford compliments Kean's performance, comparing him to his father. (2) Dated 25 July 1859 from Arbour Hill, Dublin; Rutherford speaks of the moving tribute to Charles and Mrs. Kean and entreats him to let her know what their movements will be when the Princess's Theatre is closed.

2 items ; 18 x 12 cm.

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Rutherford, Elizabeth, 19th cent.,

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Kean, Edmund, 1787-1833

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Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868

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Charles Kean was a Shakespearean actor. He was married to the actress Ellen Tree Kean. From the description of Miscellaneous manuscripts, 1849. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155886057 English actor and theater manager Charles Kean was the second son of actor Edmund Kean. An excellent student, Charles was compelled to become an actor to support his family after the separation of his parents. He found success as an actor in Ireland and America, and ...

Kean, Ellen, 1805-1880

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Charles Kean lived at No. 3, Torrington Square, W.C. 1, in 1853-56, according to The London Encyclopaedia, ed. Ben Weinreb and Christopher Hibbert (1983). From the description of Autograph letter signed from Ellen Kean, London, to an unidentified recipient [manuscript], 1853-56? February 12. (Folger Shakespeare Library). WorldCat record id: 694182220 English actress, born Ellen Tree. Married actor Charles Kean, son of Edmund Kean, and toured with his company. Fro...

Princess's Theatre (London, England)

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