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GARRICK MEDALS SHOWN

Theatre Collection Exhibits Relies of Famous Actors

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Rare medals and coins in honor of David Garrick and other famous eighteenth and nineteenth century actors are now on exhibit in the Theatre Collection on the top floor of Widener Library.

Included in the collection is the only Garrick farthing in existence, coined in 1772, and cameos and pictures of Edward Booth and George Frederick Cooke. The Theatre Collection is also exhibiting an old key to the stage door of the Boston Theatre and snuff boxes and fans of famous actors.

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