Wilson Barrett, British actor, theatre manager and playwright mb-code AALQ001120 Harold (c1020-1066) swearing an oath

Harold (c1020-1066) swearing an oath on sacred relics before William of Normandy (1028-1087) to support his claim to the English throne on the death of Edward the Confessor

and verses in English and Latin by Edward Benlowes

29th December 1877

The American dancing in 'native' feathers bears a striking resemblance to President Abraham Lincoln

latterly as an alderman's deputy

Wilson Barrett, British actor, theatre manager and playwright mb-code AALQ001120 Harold (c1020-1066) swearing an oathWilson Barrett, British actor, theatre manager and playwright, 1883. A photograph from The Theatre, A Monthly Review, Volume I, January to June, 1883, david Bogue, London, 1883.