Williams, Thomas John, 1824-1874. Ici on Parle Francais

Date: 1890

From: Hodgkins, William Mathew 1833-1898 :[Sketchbooks] 1890-1893

Reference: E-315-q-1-009/010

Description: Two views of English actor John L Toole playing in two different farces in Dunedin in October 1890. On the left-hand piece of paper [E-315-q-1-010] Mr Spriggins is brandishing a feather duster (from the play Ici on parle francais by T J Williams). On the right [E-315-q-1-009] Mr Tittums is opening a door and proclaiming 'It does make me so wild', (from the play The steeplechase by J M Morton). Quantity: 2 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pencil on two sheets of paper glued to sketchbook page, size 115 x 72 mm.

Date: 1890

From: Hodgkins, William Mathew 1833-1898 :[Sketchbooks] 1890-1893

Reference: E-315-q-1-011

Description: English actor John L Toole playing in a farce in Dunedin in October 1890. He stands, his hands on his hips, a feather duster in his left hand, a book or newspaper in his right, in the role of Mr Spriggins, in Ici on parle francais by T J Williams Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Pencil and watercolour on sketchbook page, page size 205 x 119 mm.