Autograph letters signed from Thomas Willement to various recipients [manuscript], 1859.

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Autograph letters signed from Thomas Willement to various recipients [manuscript], 1859.

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Recipients: Mr. Beadwell and unidentified. Willement outlines details for costumes and scenery for a production of Henry V. Includes sketches. (1-2) Two letters bound within cardboard covers. (3) One letter and a leaf containing sketches of pillars inserted loose. Sent to Davington Priory, W. Faversham.

3 items ; 19 x 12 cm.

Folger Shakespeare Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7610218

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Willement, Thomas, 1786-1871

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Beadwell, Mr., fl. 1859

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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. ...