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Scene from "Harlequin and Humpty-Dumpty", 1850. Creator: Unknown. Scene from "Harlequin and Humpty-Dumpty", 1850. Creator: Unknown
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Scene from "Harlequin and Humpty-Dumpty", 1850. Creator: Unknown. Scene from "Harlequin and Humpty-Dumpty", 1850. Creator: Unknown
Scene from "Harlequin and Humpty-Dumpty", [Drury Lane Theatre, London], 1850....scene in which the hero figures in grotesque rotundity...The hero was a rebel in the days of King Richard - one who, on his Monarch's departure for the Holy Land, set up for an outlaw...and...levied blackmail on the citizens of Old London; running off...with the "Fayre Maide of the Chepe" - or, rather, in the pantomime, attempts to do so, for the monster is prevented by her father's apprentice, who ultimately defeats him and a weird crone, his prompter and assistant, and cuts up the giant, as a memento of the King's return from the crusades...The pantomime, in which the lessee has, we believe, been assisted by Mr. Fitzball, is entitled "Harlequin Humpty Dumpty; or, Big-bellied Ben and the First Lord Mayor of London"...arranged by Mr. Nelson Lee. The whole is picturesque and costly'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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This image transports us back to the vibrant world of 19th-century British pantomime, specifically to a scene from the production of "Harlequin Humpty Dumpty" at the Drury Lane Theatre in London, 1850. The photograph captures a pivotal moment in the story, where the mischievous Harlequin, portrayed by a rotund actor, attempts to abduct the Fair Maiden of the Chepe. The hero, known for his rebellious nature during the reign of King Richard, had set up as an outlaw and demanded blackmail from the citizens of Old London. However, his plans are thwarted by the father's apprentice, who ultimately defeats him and his accomplices - a crone and his prompter. The pantomime, which was believed to have been assisted by Mr. Fitzball, was titled "Harlequin Humpty Dumpty; or, Big-bellied Ben and the First Lord Mayor of London," and was arranged by Mr. Nelson Lee. The production was known for its picturesque and costly sets, reflecting the grandeur and spectacle of the pantomime genre during this era. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich history of British theatre and the imaginative storytelling that captivated audiences in the 19th century.
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