Programme for the opening night of the Abbey Theatre.

Cover of the programme for the opening of the Abbey Theatre on 27th December 1904. The cover incorporates the Abbey Theatre logo designed by Elinor Mary Monsell. The logo displays three devices; Queen Maeve the ancient mythological warrior from the West of Ireland, an Irish wolfhound, and the rays of the rising sun, to symbolise the cultural revival. The full company title of Irish National Theatre Society, Abbey Theatre is used on this programme.