Many happy returns, the presentation album of Gladys Moncrieff's farewell tour, 1959-1961 [picture] / produced by H.Williamson & Co
- Bib ID:
- 3807532
- Format:
- Picture
- Online Version:
- National Library of Australia digitised item
- Description:
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- between 1959 and 1961
- 1 album (73 photographs) : b&w ; 24.7 x 32 cm.
- Summary:
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The album includes photographs of Gladys Moncrieff, principal and chorus performers and dancers. The farewell tour began in Sydney in 1959 and closed in Hamilton, New Zealand in 1961. Features of the photographs include choreography by Sheila Cruze, gowns and wardrobe by the Jesse Law Studio and scenery and design created by Dres Hardingham. The album includes images of Harry Wren the entrepreneur and the vaudeville star Jenny Howard.
- Biography/History:
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Gladys Lillian Moncrieff, soprano, was born on 13 April 1892 at Bundaberg, Queensland. Moncrieff toured widely and was so successful in musical theatre and recordings that she became known as "Australia's Queen of Song" and "Our Glad".
- Notes:
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- Title devised by cataloguer based on inscriptions and acquisitions documentation.
- Inscriptions: "Many Happy Returns"--Embossed on front cover.
- Also available online http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-144636262
- Source of Acquisition:
- Purchased at Charles Leski Auction, 2006 Lot 399.
- Subject:
- Occupation:
- Other authors/contributors:
- H. Williamson and Company (Sydney, N.S.W.)
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- Copyright restrictions may apply.
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2031 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Photograph
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 1961
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