F15: A "Prologue" to Wilkie Collins's play The Lighthouse, circa 1856
Scope and Contents
A "Prologue" to Wilkie Collins's play The Lighthouse. Autograph manuscript of 1 leaf; on 2 pages; containing approximately 190 words. Dickens wrote this piece for Collins's melodrama when it was first staged at Tavistock House in June 1856.
Dates
- circa 1856
Creator
- From the Collection: Gimbel, Richard (Collector)
- From the Collection: Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870
- From the Collection: Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878
Language of Materials
In English. Some materials in French or Italian.
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Part of the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library Repository
Location
121 Wall Street
New Haven, CT 06511
Opening Hours
Access Information
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