I know this myself perfectly, by having had, about twenty years ago, an old wardrobe I found in the ruins of my theatrical Herculaneum, and which was of great antiquity, and had appertained to Roman emperors, kings, &c. when not a performer, lady or gentleman... Memoirs of His Own Life - Page 80by Tate Wilkinson - 1790Full view - About this book
| Percy Fitzgerald - Theater - 1882 - 484 pages
...chambermaids, lappet, lettice, etc. in the same manner. About twenty years ago there was an old wardrobe I found in the ruins of my theatrical Herculaneum, and...antiquity, and had appertained to Roman emperors, kings, etc., when not a performer, lady or gentleman of the London theatres, but would have involuntarily... | |
| Percy Fitzgerald - Theater - 1882 - 492 pages
...Herculaneum, and which was of great antiquity, and had appertained to Roman emperors, kings, etc., when not a performer, lady or gentleman of the London...would have involuntarily laughed at the old broad seams of gold and silver lace, and have cast piteous and contemptuous looks on the country performers... | |
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