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Queen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)

Mr Charles Mathews as Molley dated April 7 1837

Pencil | 21.7 x 16.1 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 980008.l

Master: H. R. H. THE PRINCESS VICTORIA THEATRICAL SKETCHES VOL. I.
Item: Mr Charles Mathews as Molley

Queen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)

Master: H. R. H. THE PRINCESS VICTORIA THEATRICAL SKETCHES VOL. I. Item: Mr Charles Mathews as Molley dated April 7 1837

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Description

A pencil drawing showing the actor Charles Mathews facing forward and holding his hands clasped together against his chest.
Inscribed below: Mr Charles Mathews as Molley in He would be an actor. "For indeed in our hearts we both love that Langollen [?], and sweet Jenny Morgan with truth will I love"
Inscribed lower left: P.V. del: from recollection, K.P. April 7^th 1837.

Princess Victoria saw He Would be an Actor at the Olympic Theatre on 6th April 1837.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection View the person page Queen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)
(artist)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Charles James Mathews (1803-78)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Pencil

pencil

Measurements

21.7 x 16.1 cm (sheet of paper)
Groupings
Category
Drawings / Watercolours
Object type(s)
visual works
drawings/watercolours
Subject(s)
Science, Medicine and Technology
Industries, Crafts and Trades
Toys and Decorations
Theatrical costumes
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Theatre
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Place of Production

Kensington Palace

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