Don Quixote, or, the Knight of the Woeful countenance.
Published / Created:
London : Printed and published by B. Pollack (late J. Redington), [between 1850 and 1876]
Physical Description:
14 pages ; 15 cm
Holdings:
Rare Books and ManuscriptsToy Theater Webb Redington Don Quixote.Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Hans P. Kraus
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Three-Dimensional Artifacts
Notes:
Juvenile drama emerged in England soon after 1800, forming itself from the adult drama of the time. The plays were adapted from their original stage version into a miniature toy version with actors, costumes and scenery intended for a juvenile audience. Characters and scenes were intended to be cut out and dramatized.George MacFarren's Don Quixote was first performed at Drury Lane in 1846. See: Speaight.John Redington was active as a publisher of toy theaters from 1850 to 1876. See Speaight.Speaight, G. History of the English toy theatre, pages 192-193, 206BAC: British Art Center copy is complete. All pieces are colored. The characters have been cut out from the original sheets. Half plate of wings missing. Accompanied by a second booklet in MS.
Subject Terms:
Ballads, English -- Juvenile drama. | Children's plays, English.
Form/Genre:
Plays. | Toy theaters. | Lithographs -- [between 1850 and 1876]
Contributors:
Adaptation of (work): MadFarren, George, 1788–1843. Don Quixote, or, the Knight of the Woeful countenance. | Redington, J. (John), 1819–1876, publisher.