The Harry Watkins Diary, Volume 11 [July 22, 1853–June 12, 1854]

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Title: The Harry Watkins Diary, Volume 11 [July 22, 1853–June 12, 1854]
Author: Harry Watkins
Editor: Amy E. Hughes, Naomi Stubbs
Print Source: Harry Watkins. Diary. Papers of the Skinner family, 1874-1979 (inclusive), box 17, MS Thr 857. Houghton Library, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.; Harvard Library Viewer (opens in new tab)
Date: July 22, 1853
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15 May 1854

Mond (Monday) 15 . Fine day—wife worse—dry-cupped her—blistered and gave a purgative—Rehearsal. A.M. Reading & writing. P.M—took a nap also—At Theatre 7 P.M.—1st night of the "Ethiop, or Child of the Desert"—It is well gotten up—some of the scenery is beautiful. The stage-manager [sic stage manager] deserves but little credit for the success of the piece—that belongs to the company—the artist & costumer. The business, as arranged by Sarzedas, was poor indeed