Planché, J. R. (James Robinson), 1796-1880

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English dramatist, librettsit, antiquarian, and costume authority.

From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : [London], 30 May 1878, to Lewis Wingfield, 1878 May 30. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270675035

From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : East Retford, 8 April 1864, to Mrs. Skeffington Smith, 1864 Apr. 8. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270675030

James Robinson Planché, a dramatist, antiquary, and officer of arms, was born in Piccadilly, London, on February 27, 1796; the son of Huguenot refugees. He wrote or adapted over 170 plays over the course of his 60 year career; these included extravaganzas, farces, comedies, burlettas, melodramas, and operas. Planche was also the first to introduce historically accurate costume into 19th century British theatre; he also wrote several important works on costume as an acknowledged expert. His antiquary research led him to be appointed Rogue Croix Pursuivant in 1854 and promoted to Somerset Herald in 1866. Planché married Elizabeth St. George (1796-1846), on April 26, 1821; she was also a published playwright. They had two daughters, Katherine Frances (b. 1823), who later married William Curteis, and Matilda Anne (b. 1826), who became a children's author under her married name of Mackarness. Planché continued to write and pursue his antiquarian studies until the last year of his life; he died in Chelsea, on May 30, 1880.

From the description of Papers of James Robinson Planché, 1794-1882. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 779354034

James Robinson Planché (1796-1880) was an English dramatist.

From the description of Papers of J. R. Planché, ca. 1794-1880. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 122545601

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referencedIn	Abraham Hayward correspondence files : 1063 items, 1790-1889	The New York Public Library. Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley and His Circle.
referencedIn	Albert Stephens Borgman autograph collection, 1600-1950.	Houghton Library
creatorOf	Baillie, Joanna, 1762-1851. Uprouse ye, then, my merry men : [clipping of poem, accompanied by ten parodies].	Indiana University
creatorOf	Bishop, Henry R. (Henry Rowley), Sir, 1786-1855. Cortez; / or, The Conquest of Mexico. / Opera / in Three Acts / Performed at The Theatre Royal Covent Garden / November 5t. 1823. / The Whole of the Music / composed by / Henry R. Bishop / 1823. / NB: The Overture to "The Law of Java" was used instead / of this Introduction. [manuscript].	Pierpont Morgan Library.
creatorOf	Brough, Robert B. (Robert Barnabas), 1829-1867. Drama, burletta [electronic resource] 1843-1851.	OCLC Econtent Synchronization Program
referencedIn	Bunn, Alfred, 1796?-1860,. Autograph letters signed from Alfred Bunn to various recipients [manuscript], ca. 1832-1855.	Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn	Collection of theatrical correspondence and ephemera, 1697-1930	The New York Public Library. Billy Rose Theatre Division.
referencedIn	Cooke, T. (Thomas), 1782-1848,. Autograph letters signed from Thomas Cooke to various recipients [manuscript], ca. 1820-1845.	Folger Shakespeare Library
creatorOf	Dance, Charles, 1794-1863. Puss in Boots [microform] / [C. Dance and J.R. Planché].	Old Dominion University, Old Dominion University Libraries
creatorOf	Eastlake, Charles Lock, Sir, 1793-1865. Letter, [184-?] Dec. 16, 13 Up[per] Fitzroy St[reet, London] to Planché, Esq. [i.e. , James Robinson Planché, n.p.].	University of Michigan

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associatedWith	Adelaide, Queen, consort of William IV, King of Great Britain, 1792-1849.
associatedWith	Appleton, William Worthen
associatedWith	Bagot.
associatedWith	Baillie, Joanna, 1762-1851.
associatedWith	Bernstorff, Anna, Countess
associatedWith	Bishop, Henry R. (Henry Rowley), Sir, 1786-1855.
associatedWith	Blanchard, William, 1769-1835.
associatedWith	Borgman, Albert Stephens, 1890-1954
associatedWith	Boyle, Miss.
associatedWith	Buckstone, John Baldwin, 1802-1879.