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R.W. Elliston Esqr. (1774-1831) 1819

R.W. Elliston Esqr. (1774-1831) 1819

Image Reference: 42327
Artist/Photographer: Drummond, Samuel; Thompson, James; Asperne, James
Image Date: 1819
Measurements: 19.6 x 12.6 cm
Medium: print
Collection: Scrapbooks
Library Reference: Hunt Vol. 3, p.182
Credit: Bath & North East Somerset Council
Library: Bath Record Office : Archives & Local Studies

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.

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