Photography — C. 1912
Gelatin silver print
This photo of Gertie Millar (1879-1952) by Rita Martin shows the musical comedy star in her role as Lady Babby in Franz Lehar's operetta 'Gipsy Love'. The operetta was first shown in London on 1 June 1912 at George Edwardes' Daly's Theatre. Gertie Millar's clothes were provided by the London fashion house Lucile. Millar left the show early to star in 'The Dancing Mistress'.
- Category:
- Photography
- Object ID:
- IN23301
- Object name:
- gelatin silver print
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- Artist/Maker:
- Martin, Rita
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- Production date:
- c. 1912
- Material:
paper
- Measurements/duration:
- H 290 mm, W 297 mm (page), H 245 mm, W 180 mm (image size)
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
National Portrait Gallery
- Image credit:
© NPG/courtesy Museum of London
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