I hope I don't intrude
Print
1872 (printed)
1872 (printed)
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The comic actor John Lawrence Toole (1830-1906) is shown in this caricature by Frederick Waddy (1848-1901) reproduced in the periodical Once a Week, 9th March 1872, with the busybody character's catch-phrase: 'I hope I don't intrude'. He is standing in front of a poster of the Gaiety Theatre where he was engaged for many productions from 1868 until 1877.
Toole first made a success as Paul Pry in John Poole's comedy Paul Pry in 1857, and frequently played it throughout his career.
Toole first made a success as Paul Pry in John Poole's comedy Paul Pry in 1857, and frequently played it throughout his career.
Object details
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| Title | I hope I don't intrude (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Engraving, printed ink on paper. |
| Brief description | Caricature of Mr J. L. Toole (1830-1906) as Paul Pry in John Poole's eponymous play at the Gaiety Theatre, 1872. Etching by Frederick Waddy (1848-1901) reproduced in the periodical Once A Week, 9th March 1872. Harry Beard Collection |
| Physical description | Etching by Frederick Waddy of the comic actor and theatrical producer John Lawrence Toole (1830-1906), 1872. |
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| Credit line | Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | The comic actor John Lawrence Toole (1830-1906) is shown in this caricature by Frederick Waddy (1848-1901) reproduced in the periodical Once a Week, 9th March 1872, with the busybody character's catch-phrase: 'I hope I don't intrude'. He is standing in front of a poster of the Gaiety Theatre where he was engaged for many productions from 1868 until 1877. Toole first made a success as Paul Pry in John Poole's comedy Paul Pry in 1857, and frequently played it throughout his career. |
| Associated object | S.464-2011 (Duplicate) |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.1647-2012 |
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| Record created | December 7, 2012 |
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