Theatre sketches
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TitleTheatre sketches
Held atUniversity of London, Institute of Languages, Cultures and Societies
Reference codeMBH/8
Dateundated [c1930-c1956]
Scope and ContentSketches made by MBH when she visited the theatre as a spectator, taking her sketchbook with her to performances. Of particular note are those of performances of the Ballets Negres, the first black ballet company to perform in the UK. Some of the sketches are marked '1 gn', suggesting that MBH sketched them to sell to theatre visitors. Previously in MBH/file 29 and 30.
Conditions governing accessOpen. At least 48 hours' notice is required for research visits.
Extent19 files
Level of descriptionseries