Topsy Sinden
Photograph
late nineteenth century (photographed)
late nineteenth century (photographed)
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Photographic portrait of the dancer, actress and singer Topsy Sinden (1878-1950), taken by Alfred Ellis & Walery, late nineteenth century.
Object details
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| Title | Topsy Sinden (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Photographic print on card |
| Brief description | Photographic portrait of the dancer, actress and singer Topsy Sinden (1878-1950), taken by Alfred Ellis & Walery, late nineteenth century |
| Physical description | Photographic portrait of the dancer, actress and singer Topsy Sinden (1878-1950), taken by Alfred Ellis & Walery. It features a full length portrait of Sinden. She is standing against a backdrop depicting a countryside scene with a building at the left side, and a fence at the right side. Sinden is positioned at the centre, she is wearing a floorlength, pale dress with a pleated skirt and long sleeves. The skirt and bodice of the dress are decorated with flowers. She is holding up the skirt of her dress in her left hand and has a closed parasol resting on her right side, her right hand resting on its handle. |
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| Credit line | Gabrielle Enthoven Collection |
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| Summary | Photographic portrait of the dancer, actress and singer Topsy Sinden (1878-1950), taken by Alfred Ellis & Walery, late nineteenth century. |
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| Accession number | S.166-2016 |
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| Record created | April 13, 2016 |
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