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Marie Lloyd - Oh Mr Porter
MARIE LLOYD Music hall entertainer singing Oh! Mr Porter Date: 1870 - 1922
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%unrestricted Brunn Entertainer Journey Lloyd Lost Marie Porter Singing 1922 Artists Performing
Postcards (8 pack of A6)
Set of 8, A6 Postcards, featuring the same image on all cards in a set. Printed on 350gsm premium white satin card, the back of the postcard includes space to write messages and an area for the address and stamp. Size of each postcard is 15cm x 10.6cm.
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Estimated Product Size is 10.6cm x 15cm (4.2" x 5.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Oh! Mr. Porter,
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sang Marie Lloyd with a melancholic twinge, her expressive voice filling the music hall with sorrow and longing. This image captures the legendary English music hall entertainer in the prime of her career, around the turn of the 20th century. Dressed in an elegant Victorian gown, Lloyd gazes off into the distance, her eyes filled with the wistful thoughts of a lost love and a railway journey that carries her away from him. Marie Lloyd (1855-1922) was a celebrated figure in the world of English music hall entertainment. Her powerful voice and emotive performances captivated audiences, earning her the moniker "The People's Singer." In this photograph, taken by renowned photographer Le Brun, she exudes an air of vulnerability and depth, drawing the viewer in and allowing them to connect with her emotions. The song "Oh! Mr. Porter," with its lyrics about a railway journey and the bittersweet memories it evokes, became one of Lloyd's most popular numbers. Its haunting melody and poignant lyrics resonated with audiences, who could relate to the universal themes of love, loss, and the passage of time. As the music hall lights dimmed and the audience held their collective breath, Marie Lloyd's voice soared, transporting them to a world of emotion and storytelling. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of her extraordinary talent and the enduring power of music to move and inspire us.
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