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Framed Print : Noel Coward in drag - playing lead in Cambridge Footlights
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Noel Coward in drag - playing lead in Cambridge Footlights
Some of the dresses worn by the leading lady of the Cambridge University Footlights Dramatic Club which was staging Folly at the Strand Theatre in June 1923. The actress is none other than Mr N. B. Hartnell - Norman Bishop Hartnell, British fashion designer and royal couturier (1901-1979), who, The Bystander notes, as " Gwendolen Bentley" wore the gowns here depicted with amazing " feminine" charm. It does not specify whether Hartnell designed the dresses himself. Date: 1923
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Media ID 14186711
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Cambridge Couturier Coward Designer Designers Drag Dramatic Dressed Dresses Footlights Gowns Hartnell Leading Noel Norman University 1923
18"x14" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating and intriguing framed print from Media Storehouse, featuring a rare and iconic image of Noel Coward in an unexpected role. This stunning photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases Coward in drag as he took on the lead role in the Cambridge Footlights production of "Folly" at the Strand Theatre in June 1923. Add a touch of history and intrigue to your home or office with this one-of-a-kind framed print. The high-quality print is expertly framed and ready to hang, making it a perfect conversation starter and a unique addition to any collection.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. 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 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph captures the enigmatic figure of Noel Coward, not in his usual dapper attire, but in the role of Gwendolen Bentley, the lead actress of the Cambridge University Footlights Dramatic Club during their production of Folly at the Strand Theatre in June 1923. The actress, in reality, was none other than Norman Bishop Hartnell, a man who would later become a renowned British fashion designer and royal couturier. Hartnell's feminine allure on stage left audiences in awe, as he donned the elegant gowns depicted in this image. The Bystander magazine noted Hartnell's "charm" in these dresses, but it remains unclear if the designer crafted them himself. This snapshot from the annals of history offers a fascinating glimpse into the multifaceted talents of Noel Coward and Norman Bishop Hartnell, long before they achieved international acclaim in their respective fields.
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