Satirical broadside on silk entitled "Fr_E TR_N Theatre, H_LMH_D Street", 1849
Scope and Contents
Satirical broadside printed on silk advertising the trial of the Rev. James Macbeth as though it were a popular play. Macbeth, preacher in the Norfolk Street Free Church in Laurieston, Glasgow, was accused by several women of indecent treatment, though eventually, after the case was appealed all the way to the General Assembly, found not guilty by the Free Church.
Dates
- Creation: 1849
Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
Small broadside (159 x 287 mm) printed on silk, one side hemmed. A few faint spots.
Conditions Governing Access
Open. Please contact the repository in advance.
Extent
1 item
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased in December 2018. Accession no. SC-Acc-2022-0012.
Physical Description
Small broadside (159 x 287 mm) printed on silk, one side hemmed. A few faint spots.
Processing Information
Catalogued in January 2023 by Aline Brodin, using information supplied by the seller.
Subject
- Free Church of Scotland (1843-:) (Organization)
- Macbeth, James, fl 1849 (Glasgow preacher) (Person)
Repository Details
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