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Printed contract for a pantomime actor in 1914. It's from the Grand Theatre and Opera House in Leeds. The actor will be paid one shilling and sixpence per performance. Add to board
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Pantomime Actor's Contract, 1914

This contract for pantomime actor Harriet Elliott dates from 1914 and shows how pantomime actors were paid per performance (in this case, one shilling and sixpence).

 

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