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Miss Ellen Terry Collection

Miss Ellen Terry was a renowned actress who graced the stages of various theaters with her exceptional talent and captivating performances

Background imageMiss Ellen Terry Collection: Shaksperes 'Cymbeline'at the Lyceum (engraving)

Shaksperes "Cymbeline"at the Lyceum (engraving)
1605805 Shaksperes " Cymbeline" at the Lyceum (engraving) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shaksperes " Cymbeline" at the Lyceum)

Background imageMiss Ellen Terry Collection: Miss Ellen Terry as Desdemona at the Grand Theatre, Fulham (litho)

Miss Ellen Terry as Desdemona at the Grand Theatre, Fulham (litho)
1606390 Miss Ellen Terry as Desdemona at the Grand Theatre, Fulham (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Ellen Terry as Desdemona at the Grand Theatre)

Background imageMiss Ellen Terry Collection: 'Peter the Great, 'the New Play at the Lyceum (litho)

"Peter the Great, "the New Play at the Lyceum (litho)
1615070 " Peter the Great, " the New Play at the Lyceum (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Peter the Great)

Background imageMiss Ellen Terry Collection: 'Coriolanus'at the Lyceum (litho)

"Coriolanus"at the Lyceum (litho)
1593555 " Coriolanus" at the Lyceum (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Coriolanus" at the Lyceum)

Background imageMiss Ellen Terry Collection: 'Macbeth'at the Lyceum Theatre (engraving)

"Macbeth"at the Lyceum Theatre (engraving)
1055829 " Macbeth" at the Lyceum Theatre (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Macbeth" at the Lyceum Theatre)

Background imageMiss Ellen Terry Collection: Miss Ellen Terry as 'Lady Macbeth'(b / w photo)

Miss Ellen Terry as "Lady Macbeth"(b / w photo)
3651219 Miss Ellen Terry as " Lady Macbeth" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMiss Ellen Terry Collection: Sir Henry Irvning and Miss Ellen Terry in 'Olivia'(b / w photo)

Sir Henry Irvning and Miss Ellen Terry in "Olivia"(b / w photo)
3651225 Sir Henry Irvning and Miss Ellen Terry in " Olivia" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMiss Ellen Terry Collection: Miss Ellen Terry as 'Peggy'in 'Raising The Wind'(b / w photo)

Miss Ellen Terry as "Peggy"in "Raising The Wind"(b / w photo)
3651222 Miss Ellen Terry as " Peggy" in " Raising The Wind" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMiss Ellen Terry Collection: Miss Ellen Terry as 'Lady Macbeth'(b / w photo)

Miss Ellen Terry as "Lady Macbeth"(b / w photo)
3651220 Miss Ellen Terry as " Lady Macbeth" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMiss Ellen Terry Collection: Illustrations from 'Dramatic Notes, 1881-82'(litho)

Illustrations from "Dramatic Notes, 1881-82"(litho)
1623877 Illustrations from " Dramatic Notes, 1881-82" (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrations from " Dramatic Notes, 1881-82")

Background imageMiss Ellen Terry Collection: Miss Ellen Terry as Beatrice (gravure)

Miss Ellen Terry as Beatrice (gravure)
671562 Miss Ellen Terry as Beatrice (gravure) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Ellen Terry as Beatrice)

Background imageMiss Ellen Terry Collection: Miss Ellen Terry as Portia (gravure)

Miss Ellen Terry as Portia (gravure)
671560 Miss Ellen Terry as Portia (gravure) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Ellen Terry as Portia)

Background imageMiss Ellen Terry Collection: 'Peter the Great'at the Lyceum Theatre (litho)

"Peter the Great"at the Lyceum Theatre (litho)
1039308 " Peter the Great" at the Lyceum Theatre (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Peter the Great" at the Lyceum Theatre)

Background imageMiss Ellen Terry Collection: The Stratford-on-Avon Shakspere Festival, Scenes and Players (b / w photo)

The Stratford-on-Avon Shakspere Festival, Scenes and Players (b / w photo)
1629624 The Stratford-on-Avon Shakspere Festival, Scenes and Players (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Stratford-on-Avon Shakspere Festival)

Background imageMiss Ellen Terry Collection: Small Hythe, near Tenterden, Kent (colour litho)

Small Hythe, near Tenterden, Kent (colour litho)
968348 Small Hythe, near Tenterden, Kent (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Small Hythe, near Tenterden, Kent)

Background imageMiss Ellen Terry Collection: The Lyceum Companys Trip to America, a Snap-shot Photograph of Miss Ellen Terry on Board the SS

The Lyceum Companys Trip to America, a Snap-shot Photograph of Miss Ellen Terry on Board the SS "Nemudian"
1063064 The Lyceum Companys Trip to America, a Snap-shot Photograph of Miss Ellen Terry on Board the SS " Nemudian" (engraving) by English School

Background imageMiss Ellen Terry Collection: Miss Ellen Terry, in 'Becket'(b / w photo)

Miss Ellen Terry, in "Becket"(b / w photo)
726324 Miss Ellen Terry, in " Becket" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Ellen Terry)

Background imageMiss Ellen Terry Collection: Miss Ellen Terry as Cordelia, Mr Henry Irving as King Lear (gravure)

Miss Ellen Terry as Cordelia, Mr Henry Irving as King Lear (gravure)
671547 Miss Ellen Terry as Cordelia, Mr Henry Irving as King Lear (gravure) by Partridge, Bernard (1861-1945) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Ellen Terry as Cordelia)

Background imageMiss Ellen Terry Collection: Miss Ellen Terry and Mr Gordon Craig in 'The Dead Heart'(b / w photo)

Miss Ellen Terry and Mr Gordon Craig in "The Dead Heart"(b / w photo)
3651221 Miss Ellen Terry and Mr Gordon Craig in " The Dead Heart" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMiss Ellen Terry Collection: Miss Ellen Terry as 'Ellaline'in 'The Amber Heart'(b / w photo)

Miss Ellen Terry as "Ellaline"in "The Amber Heart"(b / w photo)
3651218 Miss Ellen Terry as " Ellaline" in " The Amber Heart" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMiss Ellen Terry Collection: Miss Ellen Terry as 'Cordelia'in 'King Lear'(b / w photo)

Miss Ellen Terry as "Cordelia"in "King Lear"(b / w photo)
3651215 Miss Ellen Terry as " Cordelia" in " King Lear" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMiss Ellen Terry Collection: Miss Ellen Terry (b / w photo)

Miss Ellen Terry (b / w photo)
3651237 Miss Ellen Terry (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Ellen Terry)

Background imageMiss Ellen Terry Collection: Miss Ellen Terry as 'Madame Sans Gene'(b / w photo)

Miss Ellen Terry as "Madame Sans Gene"(b / w photo)
3651233 Miss Ellen Terry as " Madame Sans Gene" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMiss Ellen Terry Collection: Miss Ellen Terry as 'Fair Rosamund'in 'Becket'(b / w photo)

Miss Ellen Terry as "Fair Rosamund"in "Becket"(b / w photo)
3651214 Miss Ellen Terry as " Fair Rosamund" in " Becket" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMiss Ellen Terry Collection: Miss Ellen Terry as 'Imogen'(b / w photo)

Miss Ellen Terry as "Imogen"(b / w photo)
3651210 Miss Ellen Terry as " Imogen" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMiss Ellen Terry Collection: The Trial of Queen Katharine in Shaksperes 'Henry VIII, 'produced at the Lyceum Theatre

The Trial of Queen Katharine in Shaksperes "Henry VIII, "produced at the Lyceum Theatre
1614567 The Trial of Queen Katharine in Shaksperes " Henry VIII, " produced at the Lyceum Theatre, 5 January 1892 (litho) by Forestier

Background imageMiss Ellen Terry Collection: A Notable Theatrical Event (litho)

A Notable Theatrical Event (litho)
1629775 A Notable Theatrical Event (litho) by Amato, G.S. (fl.1897-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Notable Theatrical Event)

Background imageMiss Ellen Terry Collection: 'Becket, 'at Windsor Castle (engraving)

"Becket, "at Windsor Castle (engraving)
1604125 " Becket, " at Windsor Castle (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Becket, " at Windsor Castle)

Background imageMiss Ellen Terry Collection: 'Madame Sans-Gene, 'at the Lyceum, Madame Sans-Gene (Miss Ellen Terry) in her Laundry (litho)

"Madame Sans-Gene, "at the Lyceum, Madame Sans-Gene (Miss Ellen Terry) in her Laundry (litho)
1597379 " Madame Sans-Gene, " at the Lyceum, Madame Sans-Gene (Miss Ellen Terry) in her Laundry (litho) by Hopkins

Background imageMiss Ellen Terry Collection: 'Coriolanus'at the Lyceum, Volumnia and the Roman Ladies pleading with Coriolanus not to March

"Coriolanus"at the Lyceum, Volumnia and the Roman Ladies pleading with Coriolanus not to March on Rome
1040333 " Coriolanus" at the Lyceum, Volumnia and the Roman Ladies pleading with Coriolanus not to March on Rome, Act III (litho) by Paget

Background imageMiss Ellen Terry Collection: Miss Nelly Farrens Farewall to the Public, the Benefit Performance at Drury Lane Theatre (litho)

Miss Nelly Farrens Farewall to the Public, the Benefit Performance at Drury Lane Theatre (litho)
1039437 Miss Nelly Farrens Farewall to the Public, the Benefit Performance at Drury Lane Theatre (litho) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMiss Ellen Terry Collection: 'King Arthur'at the Lyceum (engraving)

"King Arthur"at the Lyceum (engraving)
1039241 " King Arthur" at the Lyceum (engraving) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " King Arthur" at the Lyceum)

Background imageMiss Ellen Terry Collection: 'Madame Sans-Gene'at the Lyceum Theatre (litho)

"Madame Sans-Gene"at the Lyceum Theatre (litho)
1036874 " Madame Sans-Gene" at the Lyceum Theatre (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Madame Sans-Gene" at the Lyceum Theatre)

Background imageMiss Ellen Terry Collection: A Momento of Her Majestys Jubilee Year, 1887 (engraving)

A Momento of Her Majestys Jubilee Year, 1887 (engraving)
1046432 A Momento of Her Majestys Jubilee Year, 1887 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Momento of Her Majestys Jubilee Year, 1887)

Background imageMiss Ellen Terry Collection: The Return of Sir Henry Irving, M Sardous 'Robespierre'at the Lyceum (litho)

The Return of Sir Henry Irving, M Sardous "Robespierre"at the Lyceum (litho)
1051732 The Return of Sir Henry Irving, M Sardous " Robespierre" at the Lyceum (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Return of Sir Henry Irving)

Background imageMiss Ellen Terry Collection: The Banquet to Mr Henry Irving at St Jamess Hall (engraving)

The Banquet to Mr Henry Irving at St Jamess Hall (engraving)
1044303 The Banquet to Mr Henry Irving at St Jamess Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Banquet to Mr Henry Irving at St Jamess Hall)

Background imageMiss Ellen Terry Collection: Miss Ellen Terry and Miss Ailsa Craig in 'Henry VIII'(b / w photo)

Miss Ellen Terry and Miss Ailsa Craig in "Henry VIII"(b / w photo)
3651216 Miss Ellen Terry and Miss Ailsa Craig in " Henry VIII" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMiss Ellen Terry Collection: Miss Ellen Terry and Mrs Stirling in 'Romeo And Juliet'(b / w photo)

Miss Ellen Terry and Mrs Stirling in "Romeo And Juliet"(b / w photo)
3651227 Miss Ellen Terry and Mrs Stirling in " Romeo And Juliet" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMiss Ellen Terry Collection: Miss Ellen Terry as Queen Katherine (gravure)

Miss Ellen Terry as Queen Katherine (gravure)
671574 Miss Ellen Terry as Queen Katherine (gravure) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Ellen Terry as Queen Katherine)

Background imageMiss Ellen Terry Collection: Portia, Miss Ellen Terry (chromolitho)

Portia, Miss Ellen Terry (chromolitho)
730068 Portia, Miss Ellen Terry (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portia, Miss Ellen Terry)

Background imageMiss Ellen Terry Collection: Miss Ellen Terry

Miss Ellen Terry
LLM459693 Miss Ellen Terry by English Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Ellen Terry. Illustration for Celebrities of the Stage edited by Boyle Lawrence (Geroge Newnes)

Background imageMiss Ellen Terry Collection: Miss Ellen Terry in Henry VIII (colour photo)

Miss Ellen Terry in Henry VIII (colour photo)
2818016 Miss Ellen Terry in Henry VIII (colour photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Ellen Terry in Henry VIII)

Background imageMiss Ellen Terry Collection: Miss Ellen Terry as Margaret (b / w photo)

Miss Ellen Terry as Margaret (b / w photo)
6032939 Miss Ellen Terry as Margaret (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Ellen Terry as Margaret)

Background imageMiss Ellen Terry Collection: Miss Ellen Terry as Beatrice in 'Much Ado About Nothing'(b / w photo)

Miss Ellen Terry as Beatrice in "Much Ado About Nothing"(b / w photo)
1591776 Miss Ellen Terry as Beatrice in " Much Ado About Nothing" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMiss Ellen Terry Collection: Miss Ellen Terry, 1865 (b / w photo)

Miss Ellen Terry, 1865 (b / w photo)
3651264 Miss Ellen Terry, 1865 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Ellen Terry, 1865)

Background imageMiss Ellen Terry Collection: Miss Ellen Terry as 'Viola'in 'Twelfth Night'(b / w photo)

Miss Ellen Terry as "Viola"in "Twelfth Night"(b / w photo)
3651226 Miss Ellen Terry as " Viola" in " Twelfth Night" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMiss Ellen Terry Collection: Miss Ellen Terry as 'Nance Oldfield'(b / w photo)

Miss Ellen Terry as "Nance Oldfield"(b / w photo)
3651213 Miss Ellen Terry as " Nance Oldfield" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMiss Ellen Terry Collection: Miss Ellen Terry as 'Madame Sans Gene'(b / w photo)

Miss Ellen Terry as "Madame Sans Gene"(b / w photo)
3651208 Miss Ellen Terry as " Madame Sans Gene" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)




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Miss Ellen Terry was a renowned actress who graced the stages of various theaters with her exceptional talent and captivating performances. From her portrayal of Desdemona in Shakespeare's "Othello" at the Grand Theatre, Fulham, to her mesmerizing depiction of Lady Macbeth at the Lyceum Theatre, Miss Terry left audiences spellbound. One can only imagine the intensity she brought to Lord Tennyson's "Becket" as it came alive on stage at the Lyceum Theatre. The engravings capturing this performance showcase Miss Terry's ability to embody complex characters and transport spectators into another world. In "The Dead Heart, " another production at the Lyceum, Miss Terry undoubtedly showcased her versatility as an actress. The engraving hints at a hauntingly beautiful performance that must have left a lasting impact on those fortunate enough to witness it. Shakespearean plays seemed to be a forte for Miss Terry, evident from her role in "Cymbeline" also performed at the Lyceum. The engraving suggests a scene filled with drama and emotion, where Miss Terry's skillful interpretation breathed life into Shakespeare's words. Collaborating with Sir Henry Irving in productions such as "Olivia, " their chemistry was palpable even in black and white photographs. Their partnership created magic on stage, leaving audiences enthralled by their impeccable performances. But it wasn't just tragedy that defined Miss Ellen Terry; she also showcased her comedic prowess in productions like "Raising The Wind. " As Peggy, she charmed viewers with her wit and charm, proving that she could effortlessly transition between genres. Throughout these diverse roles and performances captured through lithographs and engravings from publications like "Dramatic Notes, " one thing remained constant - Miss Ellen Terry's undeniable talent shone brightly. Her dedication to bringing characters to life ensured that each audience member experienced theater magic firsthand whenever they saw her grace the stage.