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
Contributors
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
Type/Technique
Languages
Where to find it
Photograph album on drag and female impersonation
Location Access Closed storesCan't be requested Note