Under the Patronage of Their Royal Highnesses the Prince & Princess of Wales, A Grand Concert at Free Masons Hall, On Friday the 5th of Feb.y 1796, for the Benefit of the Free Masons Female Charity, 1796 February 5
Scope and Contents
This collection contains engraved tickets created from the mid-18th to early-19th century for a variety of music, dance, and social events in London and elsewhere in Britain. Many of the engravings were done by Francesco Bartolozzi (1727-1815), an Italian engraver active in London primarily in the 18th century. The bulk of Bartolozzi’s engravings in this collection are of artwork by Giovanni Battista Cipriani (1727-1785), another 18th century Italian artisti. The tickets are for various events including concerts, benefits, lectures, and dinner parties.
Dates
- Creation: 1796 February 5
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Item: 3 boxes
Language of Materials
From the Item: English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
316.6
General
Stothard del.; F. Bartolozzi, sculp.
Repository Details
Part of the William Andrews Clark Memorial Library Repository