William Gillette, circa 1915.
Title
William Gillette , circa 1915 .
Creator
Sarony, Napoleon, 1821-1896 (photographer)
Description
Portrait of performer and writer William H . Gillette seated with chin on left hand , wearing a three-piece suit with tie and pin-striped pants . Born July 24 , 1853 in Hartford , Connecticut , Gillette starred in eight productions at Macauley's theatre between February 1884 and March 1922 , including "Diplomacy " in March 1915 , the likely occasion for the inscription of this portrait . He died in Hartford , Connecticut on April 29 , 1937 . Inscription on mount , lower edge : Dear John Macauley - With affectionate regards . William Gillette . March 16 , 1915 . Location of photo studio : New York (N.Y.) . Title supplied by cataloger .
Subject
Portraits Portrait photographs Actors Men
People Pictured
Gillette, William, 1853-1937
Production
Diplomacy, 1915-03-15 - 1915-03-16
Object Type
Gelatin silver printing-out paper prints Photographic prints
Source
34.7 x 24.4 cm. b&w photographic print. Item no. ULPA 1980.20.1156 in the Macauley's Theatre Collection, University of Louisville Photographic Archives.
Citation Information
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Collection
Macauley's Theatre Collection
Collection Website
http://digital.library.louisville.edu/cdm/landingpage/collection/macauley/
Digital Publisher
University of Louisville Photographic Archives
Format
image/jpeg
Ordering Information
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Language
eng
Image Number
ULPA 1980.20.1156
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