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Mr Smith in the character of Oroonoko
Mr Smith playing the character of Oroonoko in blackface with his left arm bent and his right outstretched facing right. His costume consists of a long robe, a tunic and tied sash, and a turban with two feathers.
Mr. Barry in the Character of Othello.
Barry stands in blackface and wearing a yellow turban with red feathers. He is attired in an embroidered yellow tunic, green robe trimmed with fur and lined in pink, red tights, brown boots.
Mr. Garrick as King Lear, Macbeth, Richard III., and Hamlet
Portrait of David Garrick in the tragic characters of King Lear, Hamlet, Richard III, and Macbeth.
Mr. Garrick reciting the ode, in honor of Shakespeare, at the Jubilee at Stratford, with the musical performers, &c.
Garrick with his right arm outstretched, reciting the ode in honor of Shakespeare. He is surrounded by musicians and singers, standing in front of the statue of Shakespeare by Roubiliac,
Mr. Reddish as Postumus
Samuel Reddish in the character of Postumus, in chains. Dejected soldiers stand at his left. In the background, a battle-ground with tents is seen.
Mr. Savigny in the Character of Oroonoko
Savigny as Oroonoko in blackface, wearing elaborate cape, frock coat, and britches, holds knife close to Imoinda. Imoinda wears a veil, beauty mark, and a frock with petticoat. She holds out her hand to him and he is turned away from her. Setting is…