Autograph letter from Ellen Kean to Alexander Dyce [manuscript], 1848?

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Autograph letter from Ellen Kean to Alexander Dyce [manuscript], 1848?

Draft letter unsigned, possibly unsent, with revisions and interlinings. Regarding her and her husband's unwillingness to continue their ad hoc engagement with Benjamin Webster at the Haymarket Theatre, and to remain all season in London. Possible date from acquisition information.

4 leaves ; 23 x 19 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7960436

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Webster, Benjamin, 1797-1882

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Benjamin Webster (1797-1882) was an actor, playwright, and theatre manager. Born in Bath, his father was a dancing and fencing master; Webster attended military school, but avoided a proferred commission by running away to become an actor. He eventually reached the stage as a popular actor, dancer, pantomimist, and violinist. He also built and managed the Adelphi Theatre, managed the Haymarket, Olympic, Princess's, St. James, and London Theatres. Webster additionally wrote or adapted numerous pl...

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...

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 ...

Dyce, Alexander, 1798-1869

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English scholar. From the description of Autograph letter signed : 9 Gray's Inn Square [London], to "M." [Edward Moxon], "Thursday" [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270870709 Editor and literary scholar Alexander Dyce was born and raised in Edinburgh, and educated at Exeter College, Oxford. He is probably best remembered for scholarly editions of classical British dramatists, such as Christopher Marlowe, George Peel, and John Webster. He also produced a notable nine-vo...