Description: Robert William Elliston, actor, was the son of a watchmaker born in London. He ran away to Bath to start his acting career in 1791. He also acted at Drury Lane and was owner and manager of theatres in Birmingham.
Published in the European Magazine and London Review, December 1819, Vol. LXXVI, preceding p.387. London. Published for the European Magazine by J. Asperne, 32, Cornhill, 1st December 1819. Engraved by J. Thompson from an Original Painting by S. Drummond Esqr., R.A.