Adele Collection

Fred and Adele Astaire in Stop Flirting
Fred and Adele Astaire starring with Majorie Gordon in the successful show, Stop Flirting which opened at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London in 1923 and moved to the Queens Theatre a few months later

Lady Charles Cavendish aka Adele Astaire
Adele Astaire (1896 - 1981) comedy actress and dance partner of her brother, Fred Astaire from childhood until 1932, when she retired from dance to marry the British aristocrat Lord Charles Spencer

Carlotta Grisi / Giselle
CARLOTTA GRISI (Caronne Adele Josephine Marie Grisi) Italian ballet dancer, seen here in Giselle

Fred and Adele Astaire in Stop Flirting, London, 1924 Date: 1924

Funny Face by Fred Thomson & Paul Gerard Smith
Promotional postcard for Funny Face by Fred Thomson and Paul Gerard Smith; lyrics Ira Gershwin; music George Gershwin which was first produced in the Princes Theatre on 8th November 1928

Lady Charles Cavendish (Adele Astaire) in Schiaparelli
Lady Charles Cavendish, formerly Miss Adele Astaire (sister and dancing partner of Fred) pictured wearing a coat and skirt in green tweed trimmed with galliac, worn with a blouse of black jersey

Fred and Adele Astaire
Fred Astaire, born Frederick Austerlitz (1899 - 1987), American dancer and actor pictured with his elder sister, Adele (1896 - 1981) who was his dance partner from childhood until 1932

The Famous Astaires by Nerman
Caricature of brother and sister dance act, Fred and Adele Astaire by Nerman during the time of their successful run in Stop Flirting at various London theatres during the mid 1920s

Instruction sheet, How to Dance the Jitterbug, by Adele England of the Locarno School of Dancing, Streatham, SW London. 1939

Contessa Adele Ganucci Cancellieri
A portrait painting of Italian Countess Adele Ganucci Cancellieri, wearing a black dress with lace trim decorations. Date: circa 1915

Programme cover for Lady Be Good, 1926
Programme cover for Lady Be Good, staged at the Empire Theatre, London, starring Fred and Adele Astaire, 1926 Date: 1926

Johannes Brahms and Adele Strauss
Johannes Brahms, German composer, and Adele Strauss, wife of Johann Strauss II, at Bad Ischl, Austria. circa 1898

Adele Jergens, American actress
Adele Jergens (1917-2002), American actress. 1938

Mlle. Adele Page as the Duchess of Navailles in Madame Roland by Virginie Ancelot, Theatre du Vaudeville, 1843. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Victor Dollet from Galerie Dramatique

Portrait of Adele Bloch Bauer I (1907) Poster
Gustav Klimt

Chateau Perrier, Epernay, Champagne, France
Chateau Perrier, built 1852-57 in Louis XIII style by architect Pierre-Eugene Cordier, on the Avenue de Champagne in Epernay, Champagne, Marne, Grand Est, France

Illustration of the Adele blouse, with high collar
Illustration of the Adele blouse or bodice, with high collar, and elaborate, ribboned puff, leg o mutton sleeves and corseted waist. From a section, Our Ladies Pages: Fashions up to Date'

Sister's Levey, performers, theatrical studio portrait
Sisters Levey, performers, theatrical studio portrait of the three women performers in clown costume, with pointed hats, pom-poms, and long gloves

Marie Tempest, actress
Marie Tempest, musical and comedy actress, Dame Marie Tempest, original name Marie Susan Etherington, (July 15, 1864- October 15, 1942)

Music cover, The Handsome Territorial, Joe Loss
Music cover, The Handsome Territorial, recorded by Joe Loss and His Band, WW2. Date: 1939

Music cover, The Chestnut Tree, the Novelty Singing Dance Sensation. Date: 1938

Portraits of Adele and Fred Astaire appearing in Apple Blossoms at the Globe Theatre, New York (1919). Produced by Charles Dillingham Date: 1919

George White and Adele Ardsley in Whites The Scandals of 1919 at the National Theatre, Washington - then at the Liberty Theatre New York Date: 1919

Adrienne Adele Augarde (1882-1913) - an English actress and singer popular for nearly a decade on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean, primarily for her roles in Edwardian musical comedy

Spotlight on five dancers and dance teams, 1928. Nancy Carroll (top left) signed to Paramount Pictures, Adele Smith (top right) appearing in George Whites Manhatten Mary, Ilya Raycelle (centre)

Lord and Lady Charles Cavendish (Adele Astaire)
Adele Astaire (1896 - 1981), comedy actress and dance partner of her brother, Fred Astaire from childhood until 1932, when she retired from dance to marry the British aristocrat Lord Charles Spencer

Advert for Phospherine with Adele Astaire 1923
Advertisement for Phospherine tonic featuring Adele Astaire, sister and dance partner of her brother Fred during the 1920s

Prince George with Lady Charles Cavendish (Adele Astaire)
Prince George (later Duke of Kent) pictured at the Debutantes Ball in 1933, in the company of Lady Charles Cavendish, formerly Miss Adele Astaire

Beadlet anemone, barrel bubble snail, long-horn
Barrel bubble snail, Acteon tormatilis 1, beadlet anemone, Actinia equina 2, yellow-barred long-horn, Nemophora degeerella 3, brown hawker, Aeshna grandis 4. Acteon austral, actinie de Ste

Ballet dancer Adele Dumilatre in Lady Henriette, 1844
Ballet dancer Adele Dumilatre in Lady Henriette by Mazilier, Act II, Academie Royale de Musique, 1844. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Victor Dollet from Galerie Dramatique

French actress Mlle. Adele Dupuis as Celesta
French actress Mlle. Adele Dupuis (Antoinette Nicole Dupuis, 1780-1847) as Celesta in Le Fils Banni by Frederic Dupetit-Mere at the Ambigu Comique, Paris

The Dukes Daughter-in-Law Who Was a Star - Lady Charles Cavendish (wife of the Duke of Devonshires second son), better known as Adele Astaire, dancer and sister of Fred Astaire. Date: 1933

Adele - sad-looking girl in green dress, wearing black veil (colour litho)
6031609 Adele - sad-looking girl in green dress, wearing black veil (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adele - sad-looking girl in green dress)

A portrait of Adele Astaire, July 1925. Has scored a big success with her brother Fred in Lady be Good and dance nightly at the Club Trocadero Date: 1925

Mademoiselle Dumilatre, in the new ballet of "The Corsair"
Mademoiselle Dumilatre, in the new ballet of " The Corsair", at Drury Lane Theatre, 1844. French ballerina Adele Dumilatre starred in a London stage production of a ballet based on a tale

Scene from the "New Ballet"of "The Marble Maiden"
Scene from the " New Ballet" of " The Marble Maiden", at Drury Lane Theatre, 1845. London stage production starring French ballerina Adele Dumilatre

Mademoiselle A. Dumilatre, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Mademoiselle A. Dumilatre, 1845. French ballerina Adele Dumilatre performing on the London stage. From " Illustrated London News", 1845, Vol VII

Mme Adele - Reznicek 1908
MADAME ADELE Dancer Date: early 20th century

Midhat Pasha, (late 19th century). Creators: Cassell, Petter & Galpin, Adele Perlmutter
Midhat Pasha, (late 19th century). Portrait of Ahmed Sefik Midhat Pasha (1822-1883), leading Ottoman statesmen during the late Tanzimat era (1839-1876)

Adele Bloch Baver II, 1912, by Gustav Klimt

Countess Marguerite Seitern, 1902-1903. Artist: Adele
Countess Marguerite Seitern, 1902-1903. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1902-1903, An Illustrated Review of the Graphic Arts, volume 8, edited by William Gamble and published by AW Penrose (London)

Fred and Adele Astaire in Lady Be Good at the Empire Theatre
Fred and Adele Astaire appearing in Lady Be Good at the Empire Theatre, London, 1926. Also portrait of the actress Norah Swinburne Date: 1926

Ships and boats in a harbour, with a woman standing on the quay near a steamer named Adele. Date: circa 1920s

Movie photograph. The Sheik Steps Out is a 1937 American musical film directed by Irving Pichel and written by Adele Buffington and Gordon Kahn

Lord Charles Cavendish
British aristocrat Lord Charles Spencer Cavendish, second son of the 9th Duke of Devonshire.. Pictured in The Illustrated and Sporting Dramatic News in 1931 beneath a picture of his future wife

Adele Astaire and her brother Fred when young
Adele Astaire (top) Adele Astaire and her brother Fred when young (bottom). They have made a sensational succes in London in Stop Flirting Date: 1923

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"Adele Astaire: A Dazzling Star on and off the Stage" Lady Charles Cavendish, known to the world as Adele Astaire, was a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry. Alongside her brother Fred, she captivated audiences with their electrifying performances. From their early days in Stop Flirting to their iconic portrayal of Giselle, this dynamic duo left an indelible mark on the world of dance. In London, 1924, Fred and Adele Astaire wowed audiences once again in Stop Flirting. Their chemistry onstage was palpable, leaving spectators breathless and begging for more. They were truly a sight to behold. But it wasn't just her dancing that made Adele shine; she had a flair for fashion too. In Schiaparelli's designs, Lady Charles Cavendish exuded elegance and sophistication like no other. Her style became synonymous with grace and glamour. The Famous Astaires by Nerman immortalized their talent through stunning photographs that showcased their boundless energy and charisma. These images captured the essence of what made them such beloved performers. Adele's influence extended beyond just dance; she even taught others how to master popular dances like the Jitterbug through instructional sheets. She was not only an exceptional performer but also a generous teacher who wanted everyone to experience the joy of movement. Madame Yevonde beautifully portrayed Lady Charles Cavendish in all her regal glory - a true testament to Adele's timeless beauty and poise both on stage and off. Programme covers from Lady Be Good (1926) adorned theater walls everywhere as fans eagerly anticipated another breathtaking performance from this extraordinary sister-brother duo. Just as Gustav Klimt immortalized his muse in Portrait Bloch Bauer I (1907), so did audiences hold Adele close to their hearts forevermore after witnessing her incredible talent.