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Vesta Tilley as a child in her first theatre appearance
Vesta Tilley (1864-1952), born Matilda Alice Powles, later Lady de Frece, music hall actress whose speciality was male impersonations. Pictured as a little girl in costume for her first appearance at St. Georges Hall, Nottingham. Date: 1934
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Media ID 14158517
© Mary Evans Picture Library
Actresses Appearance Frece Tilley Vesta
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 23.5cm (15.6" x 9.3")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This enchanting photograph captures a young Vesta Tilley, born Matilda Alice Powles, in her very first theatre appearance at the esteemed St. Georges Hall in Nottingham, in 1871. At just a tender age, Vesta's natural talent and charisma were already evident, as she donned a dapper suit and boyish attire, setting the stage for her illustrious career as a music hall actress specializing in male impersonations. Vesta Tilley, later Lady de Frece, would go on to captivate audiences with her wit, charm, and impeccable performances, defying gender norms and breaking barriers in the male-dominated world of entertainment. Her unique act, which included singing, dancing, and comedic skits, earned her widespread acclaim and a devoted fan base. This photograph, taken in 1934, offers a rare glimpse into the early life of this extraordinary performer. Dressed in the costume that launched her career, Vesta's youthful exuberance and determination shine through, providing a captivating window into the history of theatre and the remarkable journey of one of its most beloved and trailblazing figures.
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