Citation - Pennsylvania Journal: 1783.11.22

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Index Entry Actor, in Philadelphia, formerly breeches maker 
Location Philadelphia 
Citation
PJ.783.123
22 Nov 1783:32 (1645)
Anecdote.  A journeymen breeches-maker, now turned comedian,
meeting a man who wore buckskin breeches, exclaimed, "G-- d-
-n my soul, but I made them breeches!"  This pious son of
the thimble is one whom it is proposed to introduce amongst
us, to teach us morality and virtue, by theatrical
exhibitions.


Generic Title Pennsylvania Journal 
Date 1783.11.22 
Publisher Bradford, Thomas 
City, State Philadelphia, PA 
Year 1783 
Bibliography B0039775
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