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Collection Summary

Collection Title

Catching a Spy (1865)

Unique Identifier

Mss Eur 284/3

Description

A handwritten handbill for a performance of ‘Catching a Spy’, given on board the ship ‘Alfred’ on 15 November 1865.

This was a dramatic performance, but the programme indicates that it included a number of ‘new songs by R. McAllister’ and 'dancing &c with grand music … accompanied by Violin, Banjo, Tambourine, Flute [illegible], Drum, Violoncello and Bassoon’.

The programme provides detailed information regarding the performing personnel.

Held with this document is what would appear to be a section of the script (also handwritten).

Format

Date range of collection

1865 - 1865

Accumulation Dates

-

Suggested Audience

Not Specific

Associated People or Organisations

• McAllister, R. (Mr) -

Associated Places

• 'Alfred' [ship]

Associated Times

• 19th century - mid Victorian 1851-1875

This collection is about

• Handwritten programmes
• Handbills

Location Details

British Library: Asian, Pacific and African Collections

Asian, Pacific and African Collections 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

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Additional Collection Information

Accrual Status

closed

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