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Cartes-de-visite of 19th century performers
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Cartes-de-visite of 19th century performers | |
| Creator: Unknown | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1850-1899 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) | |
| Collection Number: ms3390 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Scope and Content
The collection consists of sixteen cartes-de-visite depicting American and European actors, actresses, performers and celebrities. Celebrities portrayed include Ludwig Barnay, Charles Rollin Decker, Samuel Edgar Houghton, Henry Irving, Lillie Langtry, Helena Modjeska, Dame Ellen Terry, Georgina Elisabeth Ward, and Josefine Wessely. Origins of the prints include photographic studios in London, Dresden, Hamburg, Chicago, Syracuse, Boston and New York.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Cartes-de-visite of 19th century performers, ms3390, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2018.