Papers, 1593-1824 (inclusive), 1794-1813 (bulk).

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Papers, 1593-1824 (inclusive), 1794-1813 (bulk).

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The bulk of these papers consist of Ireland's Shakespeare forgeries, including complete copies of Vortigern and King Lear. The collection also includes correspondence, literary manuscripts, and original artwork credited to members of William Henry Ireland's immediate family: his father Samuel Ireland (d. 1800); his mother Anna Maria de Burgh Coppinger, a.k.a. Mrs Freeman (d. 1802); and his sisters Anna Maria Ireland and Jane Ireland. Of particular interest are two original paintings credited to Richard Westall; two miniature portraits on ivory credited to Jane Ireland; and a watercolor credited to Paul Sandby.

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Donald and Mary Hyde Collection of Dr. Samuel Johnson (Houghton Library)

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Ireland, Samuel, -1800

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Samuel Ireland (d. 1800) was an engraver and publisher in London, England. He was also a collector of books and prints. In his later years, Ireland's reputation was ruined by his involvement in the forgery of Shakespeare manuscripts produced by his son, William Henry Ireland (1771-1835) James Edward Oglethorpe, 1696-1785, was an English general, philanthropist, and founder of the colony of Georgia in America. From the description of Etching of General James O...

Ireland, W. H. (William Henry), 1777-1835

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English forger of Shakespeare manuscripts. From the description of Autograph forgery in the form of an autograph receipt signed by William Shakespeare : [London], [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 269518423 English forger. From the description of Autograph letter signed : [London], to Mrs. Colepeper, 1825 July 28. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 269528697 William Henry Ireland, English writer and literary forger. From the description of W...

Westall, Richard, 1765-1836

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Epithet: of Add MS 37880 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001295.0x00007d Historical painter, book illustrator, and instructor in painting and drawing. From the description of Letters, 1793-1825, n.d. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 78472289 English painter. From the description of Signature only from an autograph letter : [n.p.], to the President and Council of the Royal Academy,...

Ireland, Anna Maria

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Sandby, Paul, 1731-1809

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Paul Sandby (bap. 1731-1809), English artist and architect. From the description of Strawberry Hill chiefly taken in the year 1769 by Mr. Sandby [drawing]. 1769. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 701828861 From the description of [South front of Strawberry Hill] [drawing]. [1769] (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 701828907 From the description of [East front of Strawberry Hill] [drawing]. [1769] (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 701828894 English painter and engrave...

Ireland, Jane

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Freeman, Mrs., -1802

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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. ...