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Title(s):

The miller and his men.

Published/Created:
[London] : [Published by Edwin Brett. Boys of England], [between 1866-1880]
Physical Description:
[75] pieces : lithographs ; 17 x 22 cm
Holdings:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Toy Theater The miller and his men
Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Hans P. Kraus
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Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Three-Dimensional Artifacts
Notes:
The Boys of England began in 1866 and was published by Charles Stevens. Toy theater plays were serialized and included in the magazine. After the 10th number The Boys of England was taken over by Edwin J. Brett. Toy theater plays continued to be issued in the magazine, often of stories that were serialized in the publication. See Speaight.
Speaight, G. History of the English toy theatre, pages 209
BAC: British Art Center copy is lacks booklet and scenery. Pieces are cut but uncolored.
Subject Terms:
Ballads, English -- Juvenile drama.
Children's plays, English.
Form/Genre:
Plays.
Toy theaters.
Lithographs -- [between 1866-1880]
Publisher's advertisements -- England -- London -- [between 1866-1880]
Contributors:
Brett, Edwin J. (Edwin John), 1828-1895, publisher.
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