Little Jim, circa 1908
Item — Box: YMS MS 8827 BOX 134
Identifier(s): MS8827/12/2
Scope and contents
Shows clown holding a bottle. Printed lower right: Because it's Mother's Birthday
Dates
- circa 1908
Creator
- Jas. Walker & Co. (Printer, Organization)
Biographical / Historical
The playwrights, Arthur Shirley (1853-1925) and Ben Landeck (1864-1928) are known to have collaborated from 1908-1928, though this play was performed in London as early as 1902. The play is a stage adaptation of 'Le Petit Muet' [the little mute], by Henri Kerouel. The printing firm, James Walker & Co. also produced many WWI posters.
Extent
1 poster : colour lithograph on paper ; 214.4 x 98.5 cm.
General note
Dated by the cataloguer based on performance dates. Imprint lower right: Jas Walker & Co. / Theatrical Colour Printers / Dublin.
Creator
- Jas. Walker & Co. (Printer, Organization)
- Box: YMS MS 8827 BOX 134 (Graphic materials)
Repository details
Part of the Australian Manuscripts Collection, State Library Victoria Repository
Contact:
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Melbourne Victoria 3000 Australia
03 8664 7002
328 Swanston Street
Melbourne Victoria 3000 Australia
03 8664 7002