Peter Gilsey Collection of Theatrical Admission Tokens & Medalets, 1671-1888

Summary Information

Abstract

A collection of theatrical admission tokens and medalets for London theaters, 1671-1888, plus one from Ireland and one from the United States.

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in one series.

• Peter Gilsey Collection of Theatrical Admission Tokens & Medalets, 1671-1888

Description

Summary

The bulk of the collection is composed of theatrical admission tokens and medalets for London theaters, 1671-1888. There is one token for the Theatre Royal in Cork, Ireland, circa 1820. The collection also contains a medal, circa 1871, commemorating the American actor Edwin Forrest. These items seem to have been one small component of the New York City real estate developer Peter Gilsey's extensive collection of theatrical memorabilia.

• Peter Gilsey Collection of Theatrical Admission Tokens & Medalets, 1671-1888

Using the Collection

Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Restrictions on Access

You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.

This collection may be used by appointment only. Please contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

This collection is located on site.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred Citation

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Peter Gilsey Collection of Theatrical Admission Tokens & Medalets; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Libraries.

Accruals

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Ownership and Custodial History

Gift of Peter Gilsey, 1939; transferred from Dramatic Museum, 1974.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Gilsey, Peter. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1939. Accession number--M-1939.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Processed BRC 03/15/74.

A biographical note and related materials notes were added at the same time the finding aid was converted to EAD. Nothing in the collection was physically rearranged.

Separated Materials

Items 11-37 and 58-77 are missing from the collection.

Revision Description

2020-05-22 PDF finding aid converted to EAD by CLB.

Subject Headings

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History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

Peter Gilsey (1848-1901) was a New York City real estate developer and collector of cultural heritage materials in a wide variety of forms, including theatrical ephemera. He died on November 10, 1901, and a large portion of his collection was sold at auction in 1903.