Ref.
U140/K/3/123
Date:
c1846-47
Level : file Title:
Scrapbook Page
Extent: 2 items Scope and Content: 9 Jan 1846 Poster for the Theatre Royal, Dublin, 13th night of Grand Christmas Pantomime with illustrations by Boleno family etc. Description of scences, music, characters etc. (1 item) 2 Feb 1846 Poster for The Queen's Royal Theatre, Great Brunswick Street, Dublin, appearances by Mr. Collins celebrated Irish comedian, The Rival Pages, The Freaks of A Connaught Ranger, Widow's Victim, Born To Good Luck, etc. (1 item)
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U140/K/3/124
Date:
c1843-47
Level : file Title:
Scrapbook Page
Extent: 7 items Scope and Content: 22 Oct 1847 Circular letter from Francis McNamara soliciting for job as store keeper of Cork Union Workhouse, with testimonials from Father Mathew, etc. (1p)
nd Handbill for meeting of [liberal] electors of the Lee Ward at 45 Domnick Street, to ensure return of 2 'uncompromising repealers'. (1p)
[1843-5] MS. letter from Margaret McDonnell, Kilkenny, to Richard Dowden, regarding problem paying for order. (1p)
nd Handbill 'M.Soyers Soup For the Poor', recipe for 'soup. no.1' including dripping, quarter pound of meat, vegetables, 2 gallons of water. Claims it has been tasted by '...numerous noblemen, members of Parliament and several ladies... who have considered it very good and nourishing', total cost 6d. (1p)
1846-7 Notices for meetings. Cork Microscopical Society, Asylum for Deaf and Dumb, Borough of Cork Market Committee. (3 items)
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U140/K/3/125
Date:
1830s-1840s
Level : item Title:
Scrapbook Page
Extent: 53 x 44cm Scope and Content:
Temperance Poster, 'HUE AND CRY!.... DRUNKARD YOU ARE A THIEF AND A ROBBER! You steal away your own restpectability, your usefulness, and your integrity.... DRUNKARD, you are a PUBLIC ENEMY!....' etc. Appeals to Patriots, Moralists and Christians to reform the miserable drunkard.
U140 Richard Dowden Papers Descriptive List
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