Artwork : ArchiveNo00038

Moulding from the New Theatre Royal c. 1900

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Contributor Name	Katy Ball
Contributor Image	Katy_Ball_pic.jpg
Profession	Historian
Location	Portsmouth City Museum, Old Portsmouth
Collection Date	06.10.07 11.30am
Artefact Name	Moulding from the New Theatre Royal
Artefact Description	Plaster moulding with paint, crumbling and worn. Poor condition.
Artefact Date	c. 1900
Artefact Stored	In John Philipson's home and then donated to Portsmouth City Museum.
Artefact Form
Artefact Image	Moulding_NTR_-_correct_size.jpg
Sample Taken	Small piece
Sample Image
History of Artefact	It was created when the theatre was re-designed by Frank Matcham. Historian - 'The theatre was first built in 1854. John Philipson used the original to make moulds for repair of the proscenium arch (the centre stage of the theatre).'
Historian	Katy Ball
Previous Owners	John Philipson (he worked at the Theatre Royal and was the unofficial historian.)
Special Memories	It was a vibrant theatre and still is today! Beautiful architecture in the heart of the city.
Artwork Image	00038_web.jpg

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