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High quality, free PDF version of William Shakespeare's Richard III, made available through Folger Digital Texts and Folger Shakespeare Library.

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Patch box--often often used to hold beauty patches in the 18th century--with abolition motif, "AM I NOT A MAN AND A BROTHER." A black figure with chains on his clasped hands and feet kneels on grass flanked by a ship on water and two houses…

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Engraving of Charlotte Charke in man's suit and wig with her left hand in her pocket, standing on in front of two paintings, under a bust. She is presumably on set for a play.

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Portrait of Charlotte Charke, actress famous for her breeches roles onstage and cross-dressing offstage.

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Engraving of Charlotte Charke (daughter of Colley Cibber) reading pages of a novel to two gentlemen by a fireplace. Behind them is an old woman pointing at Charke, who is surrounded by a bird, monkey, and cat. A dog lies at her feet.For further…

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Full-length engraved portrait. Margaret Farrel Kennedy poses as Macheath costumed in a tricorne, coat, breeches, and shackles.

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A view of the interior of the (empty) theater at Drury Lane showing the stage and box and orchestra seats.

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Silver tea caddy featuring David Garrick in several prominent theatrical roles including Macbeth and King Lear.For further information, see V&A.

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Half-length portrait. For more information seeNPG
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