The set-too between Old Price and Spangle Jack the Shewman -
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The set-too between Old Price and Spangle Jack the Shewman -
The set-too between Old Price and Spangle Jack the Shewman - fought with unabated vigour for nine rounds & yet undecided. A pugilistic encounter, over new theater prices, between John Philip Kemble, tall and muscular, and Old Price, a much smaller and weaker opponent. Date 1809 Oct. 6. The set-too between Old Price and Spangle Jack the Shewman - fought with unabated vigour for nine rounds & yet undecided. A pugilistic encounter, over new theater prices, between John Philip Kemble, tall and muscular, and Old Price, a much smaller and weaker opponent. Date 1809 Oct. 6
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This print depicts the legendary theatrical brawl between John Philip Kemble and Old Price, two prominent figures in the British theater scene, which took place on October 6, 1809. The image captures the intensity and vigor of their nine-round boxing match, which was fought over the issue of new theater prices. John Philip Kemble, portrayed here as a tall and muscular man, was a renowned Shakespearean actor and manager of the Covent Garden Theatre. Old Price, on the other hand, was a much smaller and weaker opponent, known as "Spangle Jack the Shewman," who made a living as a showman and hawker outside the theater. The price increase at the theater had caused outrage among the working-class patrons, who were unable to afford the new prices. Old Price, in an act of defiance, refused to pay and instead staged a protest outside the theater, selling tickets at the old prices. Kemble, determined to uphold the new prices, challenged Old Price to a duel, leading to this famous pugilistic encounter. Despite their vastly different sizes and strengths, the two men fought with unabated vigor for nine rounds, leaving the outcome undecided. The print captures the raw energy and determination of the two combatants, as well as the excitement and tension of the crowd that gathered to witness the spectacle. This print is a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century British theater and the passion and intensity that could erupt over seemingly trivial matters. It is a testament to the enduring power of live performance and the lengths people would go to defend their beliefs.
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