Two performers standing in front of a painted backdrop.
- Date:
- [between 1880 and 1900?]
- Reference:
- 3320260i
- Part of:
- The James Gardiner Collection.
- Pictures
About this work
Description
Black and white photograph of a man wearing a dark suit and waistcoat standing next to a man wearing a white blouse, dark skirt, waist cincher, white apron, and dark styled wig. A newspaper cutting has been pasted on the verso, reviewing another C. Lawrence performance.
Publication/Creation
Cambridge : Messrs Stearn, [between 1880 and 1900?]
Physical description
1 photograph : albumen print ; 16.6 x 11 cm
Contributors
Lettering
Inscription in red ink underneath the photograph on recto identifies the performers as C. Lawrence playing Virginie and W.F. Challinor playing Waddilove. Inscription in black ink on the verso identifies the play as 'To Parents and Guardians' by Tom Taylor (1817-1880).
Notes
This work is untitled: the title has been supplied by the cataloguer for identification purposes.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 3320260i
Type/Technique
Languages
Where to find it
Photograph album on drag and female impersonation
Location Access Closed storesCan't be requested Note