Autograph letter signed from Henry Shaw, London, to Ellen Kean [manuscript], 1868 April 15.

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Autograph letter signed from Henry Shaw, London, to Ellen Kean [manuscript], 1868 April 15.

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Shaw mentions portraits of Charles Kean at the Portrait Gallery, including one of him in the character of Hamlet. Suggests that Mrs. Kean compose theatrical memoirs of her husband since, while a biography of Kean has already been published, Mrs. Kean has insight into his private life. Address on item: 103 South.n Row.

2 leaves ; 18 x 12 cm.

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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...

Shaw, Henry, 1800-1873

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Henry Shaw was born in London, and showed artistic ability as a youth. He became an architectural draftsman, illuminator, and engraver, notable for designing or adapting all the decorative elements in Longman's 1864 edition of the New Testament. He was also an antiquarian of note, and published numerous works on the subject, including books on medieval and Elizabethan art and architecture. From the description of Henry Shaw letter to My dear sir, 1863 Feb. 14. (Pennsylvania State Uni...