Paul Clifford, the highway man : a drama in two acts : written expressly for, and adapted only to Webb's characters and scenes in the same.
Published / Created:
London : Printed and published by W. Webb, [1856]
Physical Description:
18 pages, [1] leaf of plates : illustrations ; 15 cm
Holdings:
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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.Edward Fitzball's Paul Clifford, the highway man was first performed at Covent Garden in 1815. See: Speaight.Date of publication from Speaight.Speaight, G. History of the English toy theatre, pages 196, 211BAC: British Art Center copy is complete. All pieces are uncolored. The characters have been cut out from the original sheets.
Subject Terms:
Ballads, English -- Juvenile drama. | Children's plays, English.
Form/Genre:
Plays. | Toy theaters. | Lithographs -- 1856.
Contributors:
Webb, W. G. (William George), 1821–1890, publisher. | Adaptation of (work): Fitzball, Edward, 1792–1873. Paul Clifford, the highwayman.