Autograph letter signed from Emma Hamilton Smith, Bigadon, to Charles John Kean [manuscript], ca. 1852 Friday.
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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. ...
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 ...
Smith, Emma Hamilton, active 19th century
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The writer did research for Kean on the costumes for his plays. From the description of Autograph letters signed from Emma Hamilton Smith, Plymouth, to Charles and Ellen Kean [manuscript], 1854-1859. (Folger Shakespeare Library). WorldCat record id: 311265918 ...
