C. Lawrence performing in front of a painted backdrop.

Date:
[between 1880 and 1900?]
Reference:
3320264i
Part of:
The James Gardiner Collection.
  • Pictures

About this work

Description

Black and white photograph of a man wearing a white blouse, dark skirt, waist cincher, white apron, and dark styled wig holding a round shallow bowl arms outstretched. Two newspaper cuttings have been pasted on the verso, presumbaly reviewing other footlights performances.

Publication/Creation

Cambridge : Messrs Stearn, [between 1880 and 1900?]

Physical description

1 photograph : albumen print ; 16.6 x 11 cm

Related material

Inscription on 3320260i of same performer in same costume identifies the play as 'To Parents and Guardians' by Tom Taylor (1817-1880).

Lettering

Inscription in red ink underneath the photograph on recto identifies the performer as C. Lawrence playing Virginie.

Notes

This work is untitled: the title has been supplied by the cataloguer for identification purposes.

Reference

Wellcome Collection 3320264i

Languages

Where to find it

  • Photograph album on drag and female impersonation

    Location Access
    Closed stores
    Can't be requested

    Note

Permanent link