WXDA Record #424
No title.
25 April 1785
Summary
"Though the stage cannot boast a figure of finer symmetry than the Martyr sports, yet her appearance in breeches and in a man's part, must lessen those attractions which the magnetic power of her eyes produce when, in female attire; it is to be wished she had preferred Louisa to Henry."
Full Title
25 Apr 1785. No title. Times p. 2 c. D.
Publication
Times of London(Times)
Full Record
- Date
- 25 April 1785
- Provisional Category
- Breeches Actor
- Cross-dressing occupation
- Actor
- Primary source topic
- Dressed as a man; Theatre
- Item format
- Theatre review
- Attire
- Breeches part
- Gender Manifestation
- "a man's part" (dramatic role)
- Sex Perceived by Recorder
- Female
- Report Scope
- Central
- Alternate Names / Titles
- Universal Register. London.
- Column(s)
- D
- Page Numbers
- 2
People Mentioned in This Record
- Martyr(Subject of study)Mentions