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The Prodigal Son

Photograph
1905 (photographed)
Artist/Maker
Unknown (photographers)
Place of origin
London (photographed)

Photographic print of cast and set in Act III, 'A Casino on the Riviera' from a production of The Prodigal Son, by Hall Caine, photograph by unknown photographer, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, 1905.


Object details

Categories
Entertainment & Leisure
Photographs
Theatre
Object type
Photograph
TitleThe Prodigal Son (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Photographic print mounted on card
Photographic Paper
Card
Photography
Brief description
Photographic print of cast and set in Act III, 'A Casino on the Riviera' from a production of The Prodigal Son, by Hall Caine, photograph by unknown photographer, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, 1905
Physical description
Photographic print of cast and set in Act III, 'A Casino on the Riviera' from a production of The Prodigal Son, by Hall Caine, photograph by unknown photographer, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, 1905. The photograph features a complete shot of the set which features lage glass panels and four ornate chandelier above. There is a large crowd dressed in formal attire.
Dimensions
  • Height: 19cm
  • Width: 28cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • The Prodigal Son 12 (Written in black ink at top left corner of mount)
  • Act III (Written in black ink across bottom of mount)
  • DRURY LANE 7 SEP 1905 (Stamped at top right corner in blue ink)
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Place depicted
Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London)
Summary
Photographic print of cast and set in Act III, 'A Casino on the Riviera' from a production of The Prodigal Son, by Hall Caine, photograph by unknown photographer, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, 1905.
Collection
Theatre and Performance Collection
Accession number
S.3954-2015

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Record createdNovember 26, 2015
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1325447/the-prodigal-son-photograph-unknown/
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