Miss Nellie Farren
Photograph
ca. 1881 (photographed)
ca. 1881 (photographed)
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Photographic portrait of the actress Nellie Farren (1848-1904) in the title role of Aladdin, at the Gaiety Theatre, W&D Downey, London, ca. 1881.
Object details
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| Title | Miss Nellie Farren (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Photographic print on card |
| Brief description | Photographic portrait of the actress Nellie Farren (1848-1904) in the title role of Aladdin, at the Gaiety Theatre, W&D Downey, London, ca. 1881 |
| Physical description | Photographic portrait of the actress Nellie Farren (1848-1904) in the title role of Aladdin, at the Gaiety Theatre. It features a three quarter length portrait of Farren whose gaze is directed towards the viewer. She is leaning slightly forwards, her left elbow resting on a thick rail, and with a fixed, oval fan held in her right hand. She is wearing a dark hat with a wide upright brim, a crossover bodice with wide, short sleeves and dark shorts. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Nellie Farren' Note Handwritten annotation in pencil on reverse. |
| Credit line | Gabrielle Enthoven Collection |
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| Summary | Photographic portrait of the actress Nellie Farren (1848-1904) in the title role of Aladdin, at the Gaiety Theatre, W&D Downey, London, ca. 1881. |
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| Accession number | S.117-2016 |
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| Record created | April 22, 2016 |
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