The Beaux' Stratagem: Museum Object and Cultural History
The Beaux' Stratagem: Object Name: program. Physical Description: paper (overall material). Physical Description: ink (overall material).
The object in the museum catalogue
Program for the play "The Beaux' Stratagem" by George Farquhar. Performed by Nell Gwyn's Company at the Theatre in Jefferson Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan from March 4-5, and at the University Theatre in Toldeo, Ohio on March 8. Nell Gwyn 's Company was composed of faculty and some students from the University. The company frequently put on restoration plays.
Materials, dates and provenance
- Object Name: program
- Physical Description: paper (overall material)
- Physical Description: ink (overall material)
- Measurements: overall: 10 in x 5 1/2 in; 25.4 cm x 13.97 cm
- place made: United States: Michigan, Ann Arbor
- general subject association: Theater
- ID Number: 1982.0745.39
- accession number: 1982.0745
- catalog number: 1982.0745.39
- Credit Line: Gift of Virginia B. Spicer
- Data Source: National Museum of American History
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