Print Collection
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
William Paine made a print around 1850 called *Print Collection*. It shows African American actor Ira Aldridge who left New York for London in 1825. Aldridge played Othello and other roles in East End theaters early on. Before becoming a star, he started in student theater back home. He tackled comic parts, tragic parts, and even white roles like Shylock. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum next.
