10.31.2013

And more stars of the stage resplendent in their cabinet cards


Gorgeous cabinet card by William McKenzie Morrison, who was the top theatrical portrait photographer in Chicago in his day. Nearly flawless, and signed, of actress Dorothy Turner.

A great old, rare Sarony card: Lydia Thompson, famous theater actress, comedian, dancer and producer (1838 - 1908), the Queen of Burlesque. Bio here.

Sarony card of Alice Dunning (Lingard), a stage actress. (1847-1897)

This is a mysterious one: underneath the actress, in ornate lettering, is written "Mora." The card is embellished Northrop, Frateschi & Stabile Block, Ilion N.Y. (in Herkimer County)

Ellison cabinet card of Maud Harrison, another well-known theatre actress.




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