Not on display

When Crummles Played

Photograph
1927 (photographed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Photographic portrait of a scene from When Crummles Played, at the Lyric Hammersmith, 2nd June 1927.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleWhen Crummles Played (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Photographic print
Brief description
Photographic portrait of a scene from When Crummles Played, at the Lyric Hammersmith, 2nd June 1927
Physical description
Photographic portrait of a scene from When Crummles Played, at the Lyric Hammersmith, 2nd June 1927. The photograph features an overview of the stage which is filled with performers. There is a piano in the background, partially covered by a sheet, and ropes are suspended in long loops from the ceiling. Two men at the centre are shown performing a sword fight, whilst men and women from the cast look on from either side.
Dimensions
  • Height: 27.6cm (approximate)
  • Width: 33.8cm (approximate)
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Object history
Given to the Gabrielle Enthoven Collection by Lady Playfair, May 1935.
Subjects depicted
Summary
Photographic portrait of a scene from When Crummles Played, at the Lyric Hammersmith, 2nd June 1927.
Collection
Accession number
S.2003-2015

About this object record

Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.

You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.

Suggest feedback

Record createdSeptember 30, 2015
Record URL
Download as: JSON