Plaque
| Artist/Maker |
Sarah Siddons (1755-1831) was born Sarah Kemble, and was a member of the extraordinary Kemble family who dominated the British stage in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. When young she acted with William Siddons whom she married in 1773, against her parents' wishes. She first appeared as Lady Macbeth in London in 1785 and soon became London's leading actress, excelling in tragic and heroic roles.
This plaque was erected by the Society of Artists at her London home 17 York Place, near Baker Street. When the house was demolished it was saved and presented to the Theatre Museum.
This plaque was erected by the Society of Artists at her London home 17 York Place, near Baker Street. When the house was demolished it was saved and presented to the Theatre Museum.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | stone-glazed earthenware on a solid base |
| Brief description | Commemorative plaque originally erected outside the London home of the actress Sarah Siddons (1755-1831) at 17, York Place, Baker Street, W1. Glazed earthenware. Given by the London County Council. |
| Physical description | Circular earthenware plaque glazed in brown with white lettering, featuring a decorative border near the outer edge. The border incorporates the words: 'Erected by the Society of Arts' in upper case lettering, and the central lettering notes in upper case: 'Sarah Siddons. Actress. Lived here. b.1755 d.1831' |
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| Credit line | Given by the London County Council |
| Object history | This plaque was erected outside Mrs. Siddon's home at 17 York Place, Baker Street, W.1. The plaque was saved when the house was demolished. |
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| Summary | Sarah Siddons (1755-1831) was born Sarah Kemble, and was a member of the extraordinary Kemble family who dominated the British stage in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. When young she acted with William Siddons whom she married in 1773, against her parents' wishes. She first appeared as Lady Macbeth in London in 1785 and soon became London's leading actress, excelling in tragic and heroic roles. This plaque was erected by the Society of Artists at her London home 17 York Place, near Baker Street. When the house was demolished it was saved and presented to the Theatre Museum. |
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| Accession number | S.42-1987 |
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| Record created | June 27, 2007 |
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