Gilbert's book of pantomimes, acting charades, parlor theatricals, and tableaux ... Illustrated with numerous fine engravings, showing exactly how everything should be done (1878)
Williams, Henry T., McManus-Young Collection (Library of Congress) · New York, Hurst, c1878. · leaf 34
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Amateur plays · Shadow shows · Tableaux
Library of Congress, Rare Book and Special Collections Division · No known copyright restrictions. Free to use for anything.
