Autograph letter from Robert Ker Porter, London, to John Boydell, Shakespeare Gallery [manuscript], 1800.

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Autograph letter from Robert Ker Porter, London, to John Boydell, Shakespeare Gallery [manuscript], 1800.

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Letter written in third person, regarding Mr. Porter's depiction of King John, act 4, scene 3 for Mr. Boydell's Shakspeare Gallery. Includes the lines from Shakespeare that correspond with the moment depicted.

1 item ; 23 x 19 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7556308

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Boydell, John, 1719-1804

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Porter, Robert Ker, Sir, 1777-1842

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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. ...

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