She Stoops to conquer

Annotated list of web sites

http://www.jstor.org/stable/3207147
In act 1 Mrs. Hardcastle talks about bringing in entertainment from the French dancing master. This article explain that a French dancing master was a choreographer who also became complex in theatrical elements. I believe this link is important, because I had no recognition what a French dancing master job consisted.
http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Character_of_a_Grumbletonian
In the first act Tony Speaks of Grumbletonian. Grumboletonian is a discontented person; one who is always railing at the times or ministry’s thought this would be helpful seeing as though I didn’t know what Grumboletonian meant.
http://www.americanrevolution.org/clothing/clothing3.html
Kate in the show is really big on Fashion so I thought I should look up the style of London dressing styles then to influence me. London Fashion styles are the corset types of the early 18th century were long-waisted and cut with a narrow back, wide front, and shoulder straps; the most fashionable stays pulled the shoulders back until the shoulder blades almost touched. The resulting silhouette, with shoulders thrown back, very erect posture and a high, full bosom, is characteristic of this period and no other.
http://www.gdws.co.uk/belgrade1717.htm
In the second act Marlow speaks of The Battle of Belgrade. The Battle of Belgrade was an offensive military operation in which Belgrade was liberated from the German Wehrmacht by the efforts of the Soviet Red Army and joined by Yugoslav Partisans. The two forces launched separate but loosely coordinated operations that were sufficient to evict the Germans from the Belgrade area.
http://heinonline.org/HOL/LandingPage?collection=journals&handle=hein.journals/pnlr76&div=27&id=&page=
In the second act Hastings bring up the inn keepers. An inn keeper is someone who works within the employer's household. Inn Keepers perform a variety of household services for an individual or a family, from providing care for children and elderly dependents to cleaning and household maintenance, known as housekeeping.

http://www.jstor.org/stable/990996
Marlow talks about the Wersheimer Hall in the second act. The Westehimer hall is named after a financial advisor from Baltimore, Maryland named Julius Westhimer. He is best known for his radio and television work, having dispensed financial advice on WBAL Radio.

http://www.theatredatabase.com/18th_century/beaux_stratagem.html
In the third act Miss Hardcastle speaks of “Cherry in the Beaux Stratagem”. The Beaux' Stratagem is a comedy by George Farquhar. In the play, Archer and Aimwell, two young gentlemen who have fallen on hard times, plan to travel through small towns, entrap young heiresses, steal their money and move on

http://historymatters.gmu.edu/d/6806
Marlow speaks of the three pigeons. One of whom Tom twist was a maker of pewter plates. A pewter plate, imported from London, was a practical alternative to delicate faience (tin-glazed earthenware) dishes in colonial Illinois. Pewter dishes were less likely to break.

http://www.museum.state.il.us/exhibits/athome/1700/objects/plate.htm
Marlow speaks of the three pigeons. One of whom Tom twist was a maker of pewter plates. Pewter plates, imported from London, were a practical alternative to delicate faience (tin-glazed earthenware) dishes in colonial Illinois. Pewter dishes were less likely to break.

http://www.englandattraction.com/london-building.html
The play takes place mainly in a London house. So I thought it would be helpful to look up 1700 London artitech to get a couple of set possibilities if I was to direct this show.