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Miss Yvette Guilbert

Photograph
early twentieth century (photographed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Photographic portrait of the French cabaret signer and actress Miss Yvette Guilbert (1865-1944), taken by Sarony, New York, early twentieth century.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleMiss Yvette Guilbert (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Photographic print mounted on card
Brief description
Photographic portrait of the French cabaret signer and actress Miss Yvette Guilbert (1865-1944), taken by Sarony, New York, early twentieth century
Physical description
Photographic portrait of the French cabaret signer and actress Miss Yvette Guilbert (1865-1944). The photograph features a half length photograph of Guilbert who is wearing a dress with a high upright collar, and a hat trimmed with an upright ostrich feather. Her gaze is directed towards the viewer.
Dimensions
  • Height: 16.6cm (Note: As mounted)
  • Width: 10.9cm
Marks and inscriptions
'Yvette Guilbert' (Handwritten annotation in ink at lower edge of the photograph. Signature of Guilbert.)
Credit line
Given by the British Theatre Museum Association
Object history
Given to the British Theatre Museum Association by Olive Harding, May 1972.
Subject depicted
Summary
Photographic portrait of the French cabaret signer and actress Miss Yvette Guilbert (1865-1944), taken by Sarony, New York, early twentieth century.
Other number
1972/A/67 - BTMA accession number
Collection
Accession number
S.141-2016

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Record createdApril 21, 2016
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