Miss Vesta Tilley

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Database ID34090
InstitutionUniversity of Saskatchewan Archives
Fonds/CollectionNeil Richards fonds
File/Item Reference2. Postcards, Postcards
Postcard messageMy Dearest It will half past eight when I get off to-night, so you need not wait for me, I will come right up to Mrs. R's as soon as I can. I conclude hoping you are [wording altered: "all" then remainder blacked out]. Your Ever Loving Sweetheart xxxxxxxxxxxxx Jack hope to get these some day
Scope and contentThree image of Vesta Tilley (born Matilda Alice Victoria Powles, 1864-1952), a music hall entertainer and male impersonator. One either side she is shown in full length, dressed in male attire; the centre image is a head and shoulders portrait in elaborate female dress.
Physical description/extent1 postcard; 9 x 14 cm
Date produced[ca. 1900]
Date Range(s)1900-1909
PublisherRotary Photographic Series
Copyright holderPublic domain
SubjectsWomen
Entertainment
Language of postcard textEnglish
Language of cardEnglish
Postcard stylewhite border
divided back
composite
Postcard mediaphoto-engraving
Place - destinationMaryport, Cumbria, England
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