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Boots


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. Lady Macbeth was also the part that Mrs Siddons chose for her farewell performance in June 1812.


Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.
(Some alternative part names are also shown below)
  • Boot
  • Boots
  • Boot
  • Boots
Brief description
Pair of boots worn by the actress Sarah Siddons.
Physical description
Pair of silk boots worn by the actress Sarah Siddons.
Credit line
Given by Alma Power-Waters
Subject depicted
Association
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. Lady Macbeth was also the part that Mrs Siddons chose for her farewell performance in June 1812.
Collection
Accession number
S.187:1, 2-1978

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Record createdOctober 5, 2007
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