Harvard Theatre Collection of French theatrical portraits
General Note
Approximately 190 portraits and caricatures, most colored and in costume, including many from famous published series. Includes most of the 1870 publication, Le théâtre illustré.
Dates
- Creation: unknown
Language of Materials
In French and English.
Restrictions on Access
Collection is open for research.
This collection is shelved offsite. Retrieval requires advance notice. Check with Houghton Public Services staff. Collection is open for research.
Extent
.25 linear feet (1 box)Arrangement
Unprocessed.
Ownership and Custodial History
Purchased with the Frank E. Chase Bequest and the George and Faith Kahrl Fund for Theatre History, 2009.
Related / Analytical Title
Le théâtre illustré.
Processing Information
Minimal description derived from existing records and converted to online finding aid, Betts Coup, 2020
Source
- Harvard Theatre Collection (Collector, Organization)
- Title
- Harvard Theatre Collection, collector. Harvard Theatre Collection of French theatrical portraits (MS Thr 801): Guide
- Status
- completed
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard University.
- Date
- November 16, 2018
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou04787
Repository Details
Part of the Houghton Library Repository
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