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Portrait in Vinegar: Eileen Thorndike

Caricature
early 20th century (drawn)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pen and ink caricature of Eileen Thorndike, unknown artist, early 20th century.

Actress Eileen Thorndike (1891-1954), the younger sister of Sybil and Russell Thorndike, acted and directed in the West End and made appearances on film and television.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitlePortrait in Vinegar: Eileen Thorndike (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Pen and ink on drawing board
Brief description
Pen and ink caricature of Eileen Thorndike, unknown artist, early 20th century
Physical description
Pen and ink caricature of Eileen Thorndike, full length, profile.
Dimensions
  • Height: 25cm
  • Width: 20cm
Marks and inscriptions
Transliteration
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Object history
Given to the Gabrielle Enthoven Collection by Alexander Yakovleff in August 1963.
Subject depicted
Summary
Pen and ink caricature of Eileen Thorndike, unknown artist, early 20th century.

Actress Eileen Thorndike (1891-1954), the younger sister of Sybil and Russell Thorndike, acted and directed in the West End and made appearances on film and television.
Collection
Accession number
S.472-2014

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Record createdFebruary 14, 2014
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