Finding aid for the 18th Century Prints collection 6202
Sue Luftschein
USC Libraries Special Collections
2019 September
Doheny Memorial Library 206
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles, California 90089-0189
specol@usc.edu
Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
USC Libraries Special Collections
Title: 18th Century Prints collection
Identifier/Call Number: 6202
Physical Description:
1 linear foot.
1 oversize folder
Date (inclusive): 18th century
Abstract: This artificial collection consists of 18th century prints that have been mounted on paper. The prints depict images of writers,
and actors and actresses, many in costume, including David Garrick, Mrs. Jordan, Charles Bannister, Mrs. Woffington, Mrs.
Oldfield, Nancy Dawson, Mrs. Clive, Nell Gwynn, Sarah Siddons, Richard Burbadge, and Samuel Johnson; London theaters, including
the Globe and the Drury Lane; and scenes from plays.
Container: 1
This artificial collection consists of 18th century prints that have been mounted on paper. The prints depict images of writers,
and actors and actresses, many in costume, including David Garrick, Mrs. Jordan, Charles Bannister, Mrs. Woffington, Mrs.
Oldfield, Nancy Dawson, Mrs. Clive, Nell Gwynn, Sarah Siddons, Richard Burbadge, and Samuel Johnson; London theaters, including
the Globe and the Drury Lane; and scenes from plays.
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE. Advance notice required for access.
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Manuscripts Librarian.
Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended
to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
[Box/folder no. or item name], 18th Century Prints collection, Collection no. 6202, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University
of Southern California
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Transferred from the Rare Book Collection.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Actors -- England -- Archival resources
Actresses -- England -- Archival resources
Theater -- England -- London -- Archival resources
Engravings (prints)