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Prints: P1201
Title
John Lawrence Toole
Subject
Dimensions
height: 11.5cm
width: 7.3cm
width: 7.3cm
Other materials
Print
Inscription/signature
"Yours truly 'The Don' / J. L. Toole" (handwritten in black ink on front)
""INK-PHOTO." SPRAGUE & CO. LONDON" (printed on front)
Provenance
Bequeathed to the Garrick club by Frances Hughes, October 2022.
Other number
E0134
Print of the comic actor and theatrical producer, John Lawrence Toole in the title role of 'The Don'. Toole is shown in academic dress, with a mortar board and gown, he is holding a pair of pince-nez to his eyes.
On reverse is an advertisement for the play 'The Don' by Mr & Mrs Herman Merivale at Toole's Theatre, 1888. Toole produced and starred as the lead character The Don. Original publicity picture was taken by Sprague & Co., London.
On reverse is an advertisement for the play 'The Don' by Mr & Mrs Herman Merivale at Toole's Theatre, 1888. Toole produced and starred as the lead character The Don. Original publicity picture was taken by Sprague & Co., London.
