COLLECTION NAME:
Theatre Arts
Record
Title:
Cushman sisters in Romeo and Juliet
Title.Alternate:
Romeo and Juliet
Title.Series:
Dr. Tice Miller Lecture Slides
Collection Title:
Theatre Arts
Notes:
1846
Title.Series.Notes:
The images and accompanying notes in this collection are taken from the lecture slides of Dr. Tice Miller, covering the history of theatrical practice from ancient cultures through the 20th century. These files contain depictions of theatrical spaces, scenery, costumes, lighting, practitioners, and theoreticians, augmented by historical artifacts and cultural materials.
Collection Information:
Collection administered by the Visual Resources manager, Architecture Library, (402)-472-1193
Description:
Charlotte and Susan Cushman in Romeo and Juliet, act 3, scene 5 ; Charlotte was an outstanding tragic actress who on occasion starred with Edwin Forrest and Edwin Booth. She also enjoyed playing men's roles, as here with her sister
Subject.Persons:
Cushman, Charlotte, 1816-1876 ;Cushman, Susan, 1822-1859 ;Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Romeo and Juliet
Subject:
Theater -- United States -- History -- 19th century ;Shakespearean actors and actresses ;Actors -- Portraits ;Costume
Location:
United States
Image.Publisher:
University of Nebraska--Lincoln, Libraries
Image.Date:
2014
Source:
Tice Miller, Professor Emeritus UNL ; scan from teaching slides, original source unknown
