Tinsels & theatrical/ toy theatre character sheets

Tinsels from Georgian/ Victorian times. These were character sheets that could be painted and embellished at home with fabric, tin pressed pieces, glitter etc,
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Mr. Ellar as Harlequin in Mother Shipton
NYPL via the Getty digital images, collection of theatrical correspondence and ephemera: "Mr. Ellar as Harlequin in 'Mother Shipton'."
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Oooh, pirates. Probably 1820s-30s.
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Madam Vestris as Don Giovanni. I didn't know that could be a trouser role. Probably 1830s.
Tinsel Print | unknown | V&A Explore The Collections
Tinsel print | unknown | ca. 1830 printed. Tinsel prints were created from etched portraits of theatrical stars in popular roles they played on the London stage. They were hand-painted in watercolour and decorated with scraps of material and tinsel additions. They were popular during the first half of the 19th century and were considered an adult, rather than a child's hobby. By the 1830s it was possible to buy the tinsel, leather and feather ornaments to go with each image.
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Mr. Anderson as Macbeth.
Mary Read Poster Print - 18x24
Mary Read poster print. Crafted from museum-quality, crease-resistant matte paper, this poster is built to last - just like the lasting impact Mary Read had on history.It's more than just a decorative piece - it's a compliment magnet that starts conversations like wildfire! Bold and imposing, this print instantly transforms the look of a room. The satisfyingly sturdy paper is equally at home in or out of a frame, and you'll quickly get used to hearing 'where did you get that?'Whether it adorns a