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News from the Diggings. The Adventures of Billy Barlow at the Diggings, 1854 Digital Link to digital version

 Item — map-case: MSPC 44
Identifier(s): MS8827/11/1264
News from the Diggings. The Adventures of Billy Barlow at the Diggings
News from the Diggings. The Adventures of Billy Barlow at the Diggings

Scope and contents

Playbill for performance at the Theatre Royal, Birmingham, Friday 18 August 1854. Players include Mr Coppin (billed as the Australasian comedian), headlines the bill.

Dates

  • 1854

Creator

  • Turner, Frederick (Printer, Person)

Extent

1 playbill : letterpress and wood engraving on red paper ; 38.4 x 13.2 cm.

General note

From a set of playbills, bound in volume and not included in the original inventory for the Coppin Collection. Previously accessioned at H16599.

Creator

  • Turner, Frederick (Printer, Person)
  • map-case: MSPC 44 (Graphic materials)

Repository details

Part of the Australian Manuscripts Collection, State Library Victoria Repository

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