Gallery of 100 women actresses and performers, circa 1870s
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- 10 1/2 x 6 1/2 cm; albumen; card mount
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- These names appear to be all actresses or performers. "One of the great tragediennes of her time, the Italian actress Ristori was Rachel's chief rival in Paris." "Lucille Western: Pauline Lucille Western (born in New Orleans, 8 January 1843; died, 1877) was an American stage actress." "Mlle. Graziella" was a dancer. In the Indianapolis Journal, 1872: "Susan Denia will appear, per announcement, at the Academy of Music to-night, in the popular play of 'Man and Wife.'" Cleveland Morning Leader, 1864: "Miss Julia Daly and Mr. James M. Ward Co. will present OUR AMERICAN COUSIN; Mr. Ward will recite "Shamos O'Brien" or The Bould Boy of Glengall, to conclude with the Irish farce BARNEY THE BARON." "Charlotte Hough (c. 1833-1896), known as Lotty Hough, sometimes spelled Lottie Hough, was a 19th-century actress and comedian."
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