Tinsel Print
ca. 19th century (published)
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Tinsel print depicting Miss Fanny Kemble in the character of Portia. Published by M. & M Skelt in London in early 19th century.
Tinsel prints were created from etched portraits of theatrical stars in popular roles they played on the London stage. They were hand-painted in watercolour and decorated with scraps of material and tinsel additions. They were popular during the first half of the 19th century and were considered an adult, rather than a child's hobby. By the 1830s it was possible to buy the tinsel, leather and feather ornaments to go with each image.
Tinsel prints were created from etched portraits of theatrical stars in popular roles they played on the London stage. They were hand-painted in watercolour and decorated with scraps of material and tinsel additions. They were popular during the first half of the 19th century and were considered an adult, rather than a child's hobby. By the 1830s it was possible to buy the tinsel, leather and feather ornaments to go with each image.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Stippled engraving watercoloured with tinsels on paper |
| Brief description | Tinsel print depicting Miss Fanny Kemble in the character of Portia. Published by M. & M Skelt in London in early 19th century. |
| Physical description | This print depicts the actress wearing a blue dress with pibk and yellow details and golden and pink embelishments. Print framed with metal embelishment and paper. Number 53 is inscribed on lower right corner. |
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| Summary | Tinsel print depicting Miss Fanny Kemble in the character of Portia. Published by M. & M Skelt in London in early 19th century. Tinsel prints were created from etched portraits of theatrical stars in popular roles they played on the London stage. They were hand-painted in watercolour and decorated with scraps of material and tinsel additions. They were popular during the first half of the 19th century and were considered an adult, rather than a child's hobby. By the 1830s it was possible to buy the tinsel, leather and feather ornaments to go with each image. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.755-1981 |
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| Record created | March 12, 2010 |
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