A terrible "accident" and what the theatre and Betty did to make some kind of amends.
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johnjo That link went to the collection but not the right bill. Hope this one works http://access.bl.uk/item/viewer/ark:/81055/vdc_100022589126.0x000002#?c=0&m=0&s=0&cv=115&xywh=190%2C2617%2C2436%2C1613
This poster has the words printed in a way that creates a bending pattern. I am not sure if this was deliberate or an example of poor alignment at the printing press. I attach a screen shot as I'm not sure if
this URL will work : http://access.bl.uk/item/viewer/ark:/81055/vdc_100022589038.0x000002#?cv=270
LizD84 good question! It's hard to tell - I've asked on twitter to see if anyone has any suggestions
This introduction to the "Ladies' Matrimonial Club" is super interesting and fun to read but it also appears to me rather over the top. I kind of get the feeling that it was not actually for women but rather a mockery of women. Does somebody know more about this sort of entertainment? http://access.bl.uk/item/viewer/ark:/81055/vdc_100022589042.0x000002#?cv=127
lizzy that's a great question, thanks for asking! I'll ask on twitter to start with to see if that generates any ideas or leads