Guide to the Collection of theatre photographs and postcards, including portraits of actors, 1879-1907, and dancers, 1936-1940

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PIC P197-208

National Library of Australia View Catalogue Record

Created: 2023

Collection Summary

Title
Collection of theatre photographs and postcards, including portraits of actors, 1879-1907, and dancers, 1936-1940
Date Range
1879 - 1940
Collection Number
PIC P197-208
Extent
22 items sepia toned photographs : 16.5 x 10.5 cm. or smaller.
Language of Materials
English
Repository
Special Collections (Pictures)

Introduction

Scope and Contents

Created in the U.S.A. this collection of Australian performers and performances include: Robert Helpmann, Margot Fonteyn, Margaret Dale, Essie Perrin, Ruth Lincoln, Edwin Brett, R. Bottomley, C. Haddon Chambers, Agnes Booth, George Rignold, Frank Thornton, Maesmore Morris, Maud Hobson, Miss Deloitte, Delia Mason, Dolly Castles, Winifred Fraser, Julius Knight and Bradley and Rulofson's Celebrities.

Conditions Governing Access

Access conditions may apply to this collection, please refer to the collection's catalogue record for further information (https://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn1407804).

Conditions Governing Use

Conditions for copying and publishing of this collection may apply, please refer to the collection's catalogue record for further information (https://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn1407804).

Item Descriptions

Portrait of George Rignold, photographed by Jose Maria Mora, 1878 (Item PIC P197) - Piece PIC Box PS 389 #PIC/P197

Bradley & Rulofson's celebrities, San Francisco, California, 1877 - 1878 (Item PIC P198) - Piece PIC Box PS 390 #PIC/P198

Composite photograph of 110 actors that Bradley & Rulofson's had photographed from 1877-1878. A list of the celebrities is on the back of the postcard together with reviews of their photographic services.

Portrait of Robert Helpmann and Margot Fonteyn in Sleeping Beauty Act III, photographed by Edward Mandinian, 1936 - 1940 (Item PIC P199/1) - Piece PIC Box PS 391 #PIC/P199/1

Sadler's Wells Ballet printed on image.

Portrait of Margot Fonteyn and Robert Helpmann in Hamlet, photographed by [Gordon Anthony], 1936 - 1940 (Item PIC P199/2) - Piece PIC Box PS 392 #PIC/P199/2

Portrait of Robert Helpmann and Margot Fonteyn in The Quest Scene IV, photographed by Tunbridge & Sedgwick, 1936 - 1940 (Item PIC P199/3) - Piece PIC Box PS 393 #PIC/P199/3

Portrait of Margot Fonteyn and Robert Helpmann in Le Lac des Cygnes, (Act III), photographed by Tunbridge & Sedgwick, 1936 - 1940 (Item PIC P199/4) - Piece PIC Box PS 394 #PIC/P199/4

Portrait of Margot Fonteyn and Robert Helpmann in Giselle Act II, photographed by Edward Mandinian, 1936 - 1940 (Item PIC P199/5) - Piece PIC Box PS 395 #PIC/P199/5

Sadler's Wells Ballet printed on image.

Portrait of Margot Fonteyn and Robert Helpmannin Pas de Deux, photographed by Edward Mandinian, 1936 - 1940 (Item PIC P199/6) - Piece PIC Box PS 396 #PIC/P199/6

Sadler's Wells Ballet printed on image.

Portrait of Robert Helpmann and Margaret Dale in The Wedding Bouquet, photographed by Tunbridge & Sedgwick, 1936 - 1940 (Item PIC P199/7) - Piece PIC Box PS 397 #PIC/P199/7

Portrait of Essie Perrin as Clara Voos in Miss Hook of Holland, photographed by Burlington, with autograph of Essie Perrin, [n.d.] (Item PIC P200/1) - Piece PIC Box PS 398 #PIC/P200/1

Portrait of Ruth Lincoln as Sally and Edwin Brett as Mr Hook in Miss Hook of Holland, photographed by Burlington, with autograph of Edwin Brett, [n.d.] (Item PIC P200/2) - Piece PIC Box PS 399 #PIC/P200/2

Portrait of Roland Bottomley as Bandmaster Van Vuyt and Ruth Lincoln as Sally in Miss Hook of Holland, photographed by Burlington, with their autographs, [n.d.] (Item PIC P200/3) - Piece PIC Box PS 400 #PIC/P200/3

Portraits of Frank T. Thornton photographed by Talma & Co, 18 July 1885-15 January 1909 (Item PIC P201) - Piece PIC Box PS 401 #PIC/P201

Portrait of Mrs Maesmore Morris in a formal gown with elaborate jewellery, ca. late 1800s (Item PIC P202) - Piece PIC Box PS 402 #PIC/P202

A postcard from the late 1800s written by Rose to Miss Mabel Coad care of Mrs Pennung.

Portrait of Miss Maud Hobson in period costume, photographed by Falk, 1898-1900; 11 October 1905 (Item PIC P203) - Piece PIC Box PS 403 #PIC/P203

Miss Hobson possibly dressed for a performance or for the photographer with the postcard stamped 11 October 1905, and with a message addressed to Mr Siddall, Argent Street, Broken Hill, NSW.

Portrait of Miss Deloitte as Princess Ida, photographed by Talma & Co, ca. late 1800s (Item PIC P204) - Piece PIC Box PS 404 #PIC/P204

A postcard from the late 1800s written by Aunt Janet to Elsie.

Portrait of Miss Dolly Castles photographed by Talma & Co, [n.d.] (Item PIC P206) - Piece PIC Box PS 405 #PIC/P206

A postcard written by Eileen to Miss E Roden.

Portrait of Miss Winifred Fraser photographed by Johnstone, O'Shannessy & Co, [n.d.] (Item PIC P207) - Piece PIC Box PS 406 #PIC/P207

Portrait of Julius Knight as Raffles in Raffles with another unidentified actor, 24 September 1907 (Item PIC P208) - Piece PIC Box PS 407 #PIC/P208

A postcard stamped 24 September 1907 written to Mrs E Booley, Gheringhap Post Office, Victoria.


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