Portrait of performer and writer William H. Gillette seated with chin on left hand, wearing a three-piece suit with tie. Born July 24, 1853 in Hartford, Connecticut, Gillette starred in eight productions at Macauley's theatre between February 1884...
Portrait of performer Ralph Delmore wearing an overcoat with fur collar, mustache, and white bow tie. Born in New York City on December 18, 1853, Delmore appeared at Macauley's Theatre in "The Third Degree" in December 1909. He died...
Three-quarter length portrait of performer Kate Claxton wearing a long white dress with bustle and pearl necklace and bracelet. Born circa 1848 in Somerville, New Jersey, Claxton starred in eleven productions at Macauley's Theatre between January...
Oval-shaped portrait of Eliza Weathersby's face. She appears to be in costume. Her hair is piled atop her head, and she wears a veiled headdress. The actress, who died in 1887, was married to actor Nat C. Goodwin (1857-1919). She performed in six...
Full-length character portrait of English-born actor, comedian, and writer E. A. Sothern (ca. 1826 - 1881). He stands in front of a set backdrop of an interior, wearing a long black jacket, white vest, and silk tie, and holding a letter. His hair...
Portrait of performer Dora Goldthwaite in three-quarter profile, wearing a hat and dark dress with scarf and jewelry. She performed at Macauley's Theatre in "The Education of Mr. Pipp" in December 1906. Location of photo studio: New York...
Autographed full-length character portrait of John Drew, Jr., of the famous Drew/Barrymore theatrical family (the son of John Drew Sr. and Louisa Lane Drew, and uncle of Ethel, John, and Lionel Barrymore), wearing a mustache and a tuxedo with white...
Theatre Magazine page featuring actress and director Ethel Barrymore, who was born August 15, 1879 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her parents (Maurice Barrymore and Georgiana Drew), siblings (John Barrymore and Lionel Barrymore), and other...
Production photograph from the play "Inconstant George." A man, at center, wearing a mis-buttoned trench coat, a hat, a mustache, and a frown looks over at a woman (wearing a long dress with embroidered panels) and a man (wearing a...
Character portrait of actress Helen Bancroft looking over her right shoulder, wearing a headdress or turban encircled by medallions, earrings, a necklace, and an off-the-shoulder shawl. Location of photo studio: New York (N.Y.)
Portrait of "The Jersey Lily," performer and writer Lillie Langtry, wearing a dark bonnet with veil, and holding a fan. Born Emilie Charlotte Le Breton in Jersey, Channel Islands, on October 13, 1853, Langtry appeared in twelve...
Full-length character portrait of "The Jersey Lily," performer and writer Lillie Langtry, wearing a long dark dress with long white gloves. Born Emilie Charlotte Le Breton in Jersey, Channel Islands, on October 13, 1853, Langtry appeared...
Three-quarter length character portrait of "The Jersey Lily," performer and writer Lillie Langtry, wearing a long dress with a leaf pattern, long gloves, and a hat with a large ostrich plume. Born Emilie Charlotte Le Breton in Jersey,...
Three-quarter length character portrait of a woman wearing a powdered wig and ornate dress and holding a feather fan, standing beside a carved wooden piece of furniture. Location of photo studio: New York (N.Y.)
Full-length character portrait of performer, producer, and arranger Joseph Jefferson III in costume for the role of Bob Acres in "The Rivals." He stands before an outdoor backdrop, wearing a tri-corner hat, jacket with tails, and pants...
Full-length character portrait of actor John T. Raymond in costume for the role of Colonel Sellers from Mark Twain's "The Gilded Age," which he often performed under the title "There's Millions In It." He stands next to a wooden...
Character portrait of actress Minnie Palmer with bangs peeking out from underneath hat. She wears a blouse with lace trim, fastened with a white bow and a brooch. Palmer was born circa 1860 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and died May 21, 1936 in...
Character portrait of Alexander (Alessandro) Salvini, a famous Italian actor best known for light opera performances. He has curly hair, an intense expression, and wears a toga. The son of Tommaso Salvini, Salvini was born in 1861 and appeared at...
Portraits; Portrait photographs; Actors; Men; Costumes; Military uniforms
Character portrait of left profile of performer H. J. Montague (also known as Harry) in costume for the role of Captain Molineaux in "The Shaughraun." He wears a military cap and jacket with epaulets. "The Shaughraun" was...
