H Beard Print Collection
1751
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1751
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows a woman dressed for a play from 1751. E. Haytley made it as a portrait of an actress, Mrs. Margaret Woffington. She’s in a Shakespeare scene, playing a character named Mrs. Ford. It’s a single sheet meant to advertise the show or remember the night. Prints like this were cheap and easy to share, so lots of people saw it. Check the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more prints from the Haytley Beard Collection.
