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1756 - On the recommendation of Samuel Foote, she became a member of the Drury Lane company, where she was overshadowed by Mrs Pritchard and Kitty Clive.
1763 - Her first success was in Ireland as Lady Townley, and on the pressing invitation of David Garrick, that she returned to Drury Lane.
1799 - She retired from being an actress. Her ambition, personal wit and cleverness won her a distinguished position in society, in spite of her humble origin. Women of fashion copied her clothing, and a head-dress she wore was widely adopted and known as the Abington cap.
1815 - She died on the 4th of March, 1815.
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