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Scene from "Serve Him Right", at the Lyceum Theatre, 1850. Creator: Unknown. Scene from "Serve Him Right", at the Lyceum Theatre, 1850. Creator: Unknown
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Scene from "Serve Him Right", at the Lyceum Theatre, 1850. Creator: Unknown. Scene from "Serve Him Right", at the Lyceum Theatre, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Scene from "Serve Him Right", at the Lyceum Theatre, [London], 1850. The accompanying Illustration gives one of the most entertaining scenes in the drama of "Serve Him Right" - indeed, the climax of the absurdity. The boor who comes a-wooing the housekeeper is here exhibited, making his reappearance on the wall in order to recover his boots and hat, which he had lost in his previous adventure. These important articles of wearing apparel are being substituted by others, while the suspicious husband stands aside with the originals on the end of a stick. The whole situation is exceedingly amusing; and, indeed, when the previous circumstances are understood, calculated to excite uproarious mirth in the audience'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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This photograph print, hailing from the Lyceum Theatre in London during the year 1850, showcases a scene from the popular farce, 'Serve Him Right.' The image captures the height of absurdity in this comedic production, as the boorish suitor makes a comical reappearance on the wall in an attempt to retrieve his lost boots and hat. The suspicious husband, standing nearby with the originals on a stick, adds to the amusement of the situation. The scene is a visual representation of the chaos and uproarious mirth that filled the theatre during the performance. The print, which is engraved and dates back to the 19th century, offers a glimpse into the world of Victorian theatre and the fashionable clothing and footwear of the time. The actors, both male and female, are dressed in the extravagant attire of the era, adding to the overall entertainment value of the production. The print, from the Illustrated London News, is a testament to the silly and entertaining nature of the play and the thespian talents of the actors involved.
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