Historic Photo Gallery: 1850 to 1899
1850s
Some of the greatest American Actors of the mid-late 19th century made their mark on the stage
portraying Shakespeare's colorful characters. This drawing of Laura Keane as Portia in
The Merchant of Venice was created as part of the first complete American printing of
Shakespeare's works.
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