WXDA Record #1174
COURT OF COMMISSIONERS, BASINGHALL-STREET, TUESDAY, JAN. 22.
23 January 1833
Summary
Trial report about the bankruptcy of Mr. Monck Mason. Among the creditors, Signora Tosi's claim was contested. "The bankrupt opposed the claim, on the ground that the lady had committed a breach of her contract by refusing to play in a new opera, in which a man's part was allotted to her." "Mr. WILCOX appeared to support the claim of the lady. He contended that by the terms of the contract Signora Tosi was not called upon to appear in man's attire. The learned gentleman cited a decree that had been passed in Milan, by which ladies were not to be called on to appear in male attire or take male parts. The lady, when she saw the part that was allotted to her, threw up her engagement on the ground that her contract with Mr. Mason had been infringed." "Mr. Commissioner WILLIAMS said he had frequently seen prima donnas in male attire; if the lady had a good ankle she might have been engaged to "draw," as it is termed."
Full Title
23 Jan 1833. COURT OF COMMISSIONERS, BASINGHALL-STREET, TUESDAY, JAN. 22. Times p. 4 c. A.
Publication
Times of London(Times)
Full Record
- Date
- 23 January 1833
- Provisional Category
- Breeches Actor
- Cross-dressing activity
- Work
- Cross-dressing occupation