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Framed Print : George Walker and Ada Overton Walker in In Dahomey
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George Walker and Ada Overton Walker in In Dahomey
Miss Ada Overton Walker and Mr George Walker, performing " The Tsar of Dixie" a song in the play In Dahomey at the Shaftesbury Theatre in 1903. The Tatler reports that the play was " produced with great success at Boston last September, is written and played by coloured people. Aida Overton Walker (February 14, 1880 October 11, 1914), also billed as Ada Overton Walker and as " The Queen of the Cakewalk", was an African-American vaudeville performer, actress, singer, dancer, choreographer, and wife of vaudevillian George Walker. The mentions how Ada/Aida had made the cakewalk popular among the Four Hundred - the top rungs of New York society. Date: 1903
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12"x10" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating Framed Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the iconic image of George Walker and Ada Overton Walker performing "The Tsar of Dixie" in the groundbreaking play, In Dahomey. This stunning photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back to 1903 and the Shaftesbury Theatre, where the charismatic duo brought the house down with their unforgettable rendition of this classic song. Each Framed Print is meticulously crafted with a focus on preserving the rich history and beauty of this moment in time. Add a touch of vintage charm to your home or office with this unique and intriguing piece of theatrical history.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 30.5cm (10" x 12")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph captures the electrifying moment when George Walker and Ada Overton Walker gracefully perform "The Tsar of Dixie" in the hit play "In Dahomey" at the prestigious Shaftesbury Theatre in London, 1903. The Tatler reported that the production, which had enjoyed great success in Boston the previous year, was written and performed by African-American artists. Ada Overton Walker, affectionately known as "The Queen of the Cakewalk," was a trailblazing vaudeville performer, actress, singer, and dancer. Her innovative cakewalk dances had captivated the Four Hundred, New York's elite social circle, and brought this lively dance craze to the forefront of popular culture. With her husband, George Walker, by her side, Ada continued to dazzle audiences with their unparalleled stage presence and captivating performances. This photograph is a testament to their undeniable talent and the groundbreaking impact they had on the world of entertainment.
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