Portrait of R. H. Burnside, 1922.

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Portrait of R. H. Burnside, 1922.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/704984413

Oil painting of R. H. Burnside, signed and dated.

1 painting : color ; 62 cm. x 76 cm.

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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New York Public Library System, NYPL

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Byrne, J. F. (John Francis), 1880-

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Burnside, R. H. (Robert Hubberthorne), 1873-1952

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Showman R.H. Burnside was born in Glasgow to a theatrical family. By the age of twelve he had twice run away from home to join the circus. His career began at London's Savoy Theatre in the 1880s where he worked backstage for the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company on its original productions of Gilbert and Sullivan operettas. After moving to America, Burnside staged over 200 shows during his career, including many musicals for which he wrote music, librettos and lyrics. He was mo...