Shakespeare Jubilee ticket signed by George Garrick, circa 1700s
File — Box: 3, Folder: 3
Scope and Contents
One ticket for Shakespears [sic] Jubilee at Stratford upon Avon on the 6th and 7th of September. Etching. The ticket admits one on the 6th to The Oratorio, The Dedication, The Ball, the Great Booth and the Fireworks. It cost one guinea. It is signed and sealed by Geo: Garrick, and includes an illustration of Shakespeare. The back of the ticket has the name I. or J. Ceyton or Geiyton.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1700s
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open under the rules and regulations of the Ohio University Libraries.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.33 cubic feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Custodial History
Previously collection MSS361.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The Ohio University Archives purchased the item from Sotheby's, 3/28/72.
Repository Details
Part of the Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections Repository
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