1st March 1886 (published)
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Ellen Terry (1847-1928) and Henry Irving (1838-1905) started acting together in 1878 when Terry joined the Lyceum theatre company managed by Irving. They formed a very successful acting pair, headlining most of the Lyceum's productions, specifically Shakespearean dramas.
Olivia is a play based on Oliver Goldsmith's novel The Vicar of Wakefield.
Olivia is a play based on Oliver Goldsmith's novel The Vicar of Wakefield.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Printing |
| Brief description | Print depicting Ellen Terry as Olivia and Henry Irving as the Vicar of Wakefield in Olivia, published by The Belgravia Fine Art Co., 1st March 1886. |
| Physical description | Black and white print showing Ellen Terry in the top half and Henry Irving in the bottom half. Image of Terry shows her from head to waist, she wears a dress with elbow-length sleeves. To the right of her 'OLIVIA' is printed. Irving sits of a chair, smoking a long pipe. He wears a black three piece suit with white collar. To the left of him 'THE VICAR' is printed. |
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| Credit line | Gabrielle Enthoven Collection |
| Summary | Ellen Terry (1847-1928) and Henry Irving (1838-1905) started acting together in 1878 when Terry joined the Lyceum theatre company managed by Irving. They formed a very successful acting pair, headlining most of the Lyceum's productions, specifically Shakespearean dramas. Olivia is a play based on Oliver Goldsmith's novel The Vicar of Wakefield. |
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| Accession number | S.329-2011 |
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| Record created | May 17, 2011 |
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