"As an African-American who is able to pass as 'white', Piper has written eloquently of the social and institutional prejudices that surface when she divulges her racially mixed identity. In a text entitled 'Flying' of 1987 she wrote: 'I am...
"Although resident in America, Morley was the first winner of the Turner Prize in 1984. Funded by the 'Patrons of New Art' affiliated to London's Tate Gallery, this prize was subsequently awarded annually for 'outstanding contributions' to...
Felice "Fliss" Matthews, a niece of photographer Kate Matthews, stands by a dressing screen holding one shoe in her hand. There is a doll at her feet. Photographer Kate Matthews' signature is on the lower right corner of mount. Also...
Full-length character portrait of Ignacio Martinetti, who starred in five productions at Macauley's Theatre: "Delmonico's at Six" in September 1893;"The Nancy Hanks," in December 1896; and "Babes in Toyland," in...
Performance program for fiftieth performance of "The Henrietta," a comedy by Bronson Howard, produced by the comedians Robson & Crane at Union Square Theatre, New York, Monday evening, November 14th, 1887. Includes list of characters...
A woman stands facing a dressing screen. She is showing the back of her dress and its decorative white trim. Her hair is in a ponytail reaching to her waist.
Kate Matthews stands with her hand on a door knob, apparently preparing to leave a bedroom with a book in her hand. She is wearing a dark skirt, long-sleeved blouse, and necklace. The room behind her has flowered wallpaper, and a folded dressing...
