Theater playbill for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mathews in "The Dowager," "Cool as a Cucumber" and "Patter vs. Clatter" at the Washington Theatre, March 12, 1858

Washington Theatre. Lessee Mr. Stuart, Stage manager: Mr. S. Eytinge, prompter: Mr. T. Price ... Benefit of Mr. Charles Mathews and the last appearance but one of Mr. and Mrs. Mathews. Three Pieces! "The Dowager," "Cool as a Cucumber," and "Patter vs. Clatter". Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mathews in all. Great hit of "Patter vs. Clatter". Friday evening, March 12, 1858, to commence with the elegant comedy, written by Mr. Charles Mathews, entitled "The Dowager" ... First representation of "Cool as a Cucumber" ... To conclude with Mr. Mathews' original sketch termed "Patter vs. Clatter!" ...