The Davenport Collection
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“Mrs. Brown” (Arthur Sketchley) at the Egyptian Hall in 1866

Arthur Sketchley (real name George Rose) was a journalist and a very popular Victorian entertainer with his humour and impersonations. Mrs. Brown’s exploits were very popular at the Egyptian Hall and also spawned a range of books covering topics from her views on Cleopatra’s Needle to her travels around the world.

Item Details

Size The print is 165 x 160mm.
Year
Date The page from 'Fun' is dated 1 December 1866.
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Ref no N3653 Ep.EH158