Printed Ephemera — 1837-1840
Madame Vestris as Josephine Negretti in Hofer the Tell of the Tyrol
Uncoloured theatrical souvenir plate engraved with a portrait of the actress Madame Vestris in the role of Josephine Negretti in the play Hofer the Tell of the Tyrol. Such sheets would have been sold plain as theatrical souvenirs for colouring and tinselling at home.
Vestris was a singer and actress, but made her name as a theatre manager. Vestris performed in operas, but was also talented in 'breeches roles', in which she played male characters.
- Category:
- Printed Ephemera
- Object ID:
- 99.132/595
- Object name:
- Madame Vestris as Josephine Negretti in Hofer the Tell of the Tyrol
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- Skelt, Martin and Matthew
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- Related places:
11 Swan Street, Minories, London [City of London], City of London
- Production date:
- 1837-1840
- Material:
paper, ink
- Measurements/duration:
- H 240 mm, W 195 mm
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
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- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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