Roles Collection (page 6)

Women having her nails donw at a beauty parlour in Harlem, New York (b / w photo)
6015468 Women having her nails donw at a beauty parlour in Harlem, New York (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Eight year old child bride with her much older husband, India (b / w photo)
6015451 Eight year old child bride with her much older husband, India (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Wedding Cake scene from the film, The Great Ziegfeld, 1936 (b / w photo)
6015444 The Wedding Cake scene from the film, The Great Ziegfeld, 1936 (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Women having facial treatments at the beauty salon (b / w photo)
6015437 Women having facial treatments at the beauty salon (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women having facial treatments at the beauty salon)

African children playing with crocodiles (chromolitho)
972421 African children playing with crocodiles (chromolitho) by Andre, Richard (1834-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: African children playing with crocodiles)

Miss Ellen Terry as "Ophelia"(b / w photo)
3651234 Miss Ellen Terry as " Ophelia" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Miss Ellen Terry as "Queen Henrietta Maria"in "Charles I"(b / w photo)
3651232 Miss Ellen Terry as " Queen Henrietta Maria" in " Charles I" (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Miss Ellen Terry as "Camma"in "The Cup"(b / w photo)
3651230 Miss Ellen Terry as " Camma" in " The Cup" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Miss Ellen Terry as "Juliet"(b / w photo)
3651229 Miss Ellen Terry as " Juliet" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Miss Ellen Terry as "Guinevere"in "King Arthur"(b / w photo)
3651212 Miss Ellen Terry as " Guinevere" in " King Arthur" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Miss Ellen Terry as "Letitia Hardy"in "The Belles Stratagem"(b / w photo)
3651258 Miss Ellen Terry as " Letitia Hardy" in " The Belles Stratagem" (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Miss Ellen Terry as "Cupid"in "Endymion"(b / w photo)
3651238 Miss Ellen Terry as " Cupid" in " Endymion" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Miss Ellen Terry (b / w photo)
3651236 Miss Ellen Terry (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Ellen Terry)

Miss Ellen Terry as "Portia"(b / w photo)
3651235 Miss Ellen Terry as " Portia" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Marchande de Poissons (chromolitho)
975963 Marchande de Poissons (chromolitho) by Borgex, Louis (fl.1897); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marchande de Poissons)

Marchand d Olives (chromolitho)
975962 Marchand d Olives (chromolitho) by Borgex, Louis (fl.1897); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marchand d Olives. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Joueur d Orgue (chromolitho)
975961 Joueur d Orgue (chromolitho) by Borgex, Louis (fl.1897); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joueur d Orgue. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Hercule de Foire (chromolitho)
975981 Hercule de Foire (chromolitho) by Borgex, Louis (fl.1897); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hercule de Foire. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Marchand d Oiseaux (chromolitho)
975980 Marchand d Oiseaux (chromolitho) by Borgex, Louis (fl.1897); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marchand d Oiseaux. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Cireur de Bottes (chromolitho)
975979 Cireur de Bottes (chromolitho) by Borgex, Louis (fl.1897); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cireur de Bottes. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Marchande de Journaux (chromolitho)
975960 Marchande de Journaux (chromolitho) by Borgex, Louis (fl.1897); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marchande de Journaux)

Indian tea pickers catering arrangements as they journey between Ceylon (Sri Lanka) and Java for work (b / w photo)
6015507 Indian tea pickers catering arrangements as they journey between Ceylon (Sri Lanka) and Java for work (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Art class, learning to draw a skeleton (b / w photo)
6015503 Art class, learning to draw a skeleton (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Art class, learning to draw a skeleton)

Sabiha Gokcen, Turkish aviator, Kemal Ataturks adopted daughter and the worlds first female fighter pilot (b / w photo)
6015501 Sabiha Gokcen, Turkish aviator, Kemal Ataturks adopted daughter and the worlds first female fighter pilot (b/w photo) by European Photographer

West African woman having her hair done (b / w photo)
6015492 West African woman having her hair done (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: West African woman having her hair done)

Kate Vaughan, English Gaiety Theatre actress (b / w photo)
6015477 Kate Vaughan, English Gaiety Theatre actress (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kate Vaughan (1852-1903), English Gaiety Theatre actress

Women workers carrying baskets of cargo onto a ship (b / w photo)
6015474 Women workers carrying baskets of cargo onto a ship (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women workers carrying baskets of cargo onto a ship)

Margaret Bondfield, Labour MP and the first female cabinet minister in the British government (b / w photo)
6015469 Margaret Bondfield, Labour MP and the first female cabinet minister in the British government (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Theresa, Marchioness of Londonderry, wearing the celebrated Londonderry jewels (b / w photo)
6015467 Theresa, Marchioness of Londonderry, wearing the celebrated Londonderry jewels (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theresa)

Circus performers on horseback (b / w photo)
6015436 Circus performers on horseback (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Circus performers on horseback)

Young women Freshers at Oxford University (b / w photo)
6015427 Young women Freshers at Oxford University (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young women Freshers at Oxford University)

Scapino, Commedia dell Arte (red chalk on paper)
1762609 Scapino, Commedia dell Arte (red chalk on paper) by Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721); 21.5x17.2 cm; Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; (add.info.: Scappino, or Scapin)

Giraffes playing with monkey (chromolitho)
972422 Giraffes playing with monkey (chromolitho) by Andre, Richard (1834-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: Giraffes playing with monkey)

Games with snakes (chromolitho)
972419 Games with snakes (chromolitho) by Andre, Richard (1834-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: Games with snakes. Illustration for Dream of the Zoo (Perry & Co, c 1880).); © Look and Learn

Astronome (chromolitho)
975977 Astronome (chromolitho) by Borgex, Louis (fl.1897); Private Collection; (add.info.: Astronome. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Donneur d Eau Benite (chromolitho)
975970 Donneur d Eau Benite (chromolitho) by Borgex, Louis (fl.1897); Private Collection; (add.info.: Donneur d Eau Benite)

Raccommodeur de Porcelaine (chromolitho)
975973 Raccommodeur de Porcelaine (chromolitho) by Borgex, Louis (fl.1897); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raccommodeur de Porcelaine)

Ramasseur de Crottes de Chiens (chromolitho)
975957 Ramasseur de Crottes de Chiens (chromolitho) by Borgex, Louis (fl.1897); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ramasseur de Crottes de Chiens)

Miss Ellen Terry as "Iolanthe"(b / w photo)
3651231 Miss Ellen Terry as " Iolanthe" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Miss Ellen Terry as "Lucy Aston"in "Ravenswood"(b / w photo)
3651217 Miss Ellen Terry as " Lucy Aston" in " Ravenswood" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Miss Ellen Terry as "Margaret"in "Faust"(b / w photo)
3651224 Miss Ellen Terry as " Margaret" in " Faust" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Miss Ellen Terry as "Sylvia Wynford"in "The Medicine Man"(b / w photo)
3651206 Miss Ellen Terry as " Sylvia Wynford" in " The Medicine Man" (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Women doing mens jobs - world war two. Picture shows the ladies painting a bridge on the LNER line. (London North Eastern Railway) Picture taken 28th February 1942

Under Police Protection - small dog sheltering
Under Police Protection - a lady Police Officer provides some shelter from a typical English deluge for a little dog beneath the skirt of her smart blue uniform. Date: circa 1909

Female WaC RAF motor-cyclist at work 1918
Female WaC RAF motor-cyclist driving a staff officer through the Strand, London, with the famous Russian restaurant, Romanos, in the background

WALTER PASSMORE / IOLANTHE
WALTER PASSMORE Comic actor and singer, best known for his Gilbert & Sullivan roles, seen here in Iolanthe Date: 1867 - 1946

WOMENS RIGHTS / MIND
The main qualities of a Man 1 of 2 Date: 1913

WOMENS RIGHTS / TRADITION
The main qualities of Woman 2 of 2 Date: 1913

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"The Favourite Wins: Celebrating the Versatility of Roles" H. M. Bateman's iconic illustration, "The Favourite Wins, " captures the essence in society, showcasing how individuals can rise to prominence. Errol Flynn's unforgettable performances at Warner Bros exemplify his ability to seamlessly transition between different roles, captivating audiences with his versatility. Fulton Mackay and Sprocket filming in Cornwall demonstrate the dedication actors have towards their craft as they immerse themselves in various roles, bringing stories to life on screen. The cover for a brochure advertising Triplex Grates/Ranges reminds us that even everyday objects play important supporting roles in our lives by providing comfort and functionality. Patons knitting wools advertisement during WW1 highlights the vital role played by knitters who provided warmth and solace through their handcrafted creations for soldiers on the front lines. Adelina Patti, an extraordinary opera singer from 1843-1919, showcased her talent across diverse musical genres throughout her illustrious career – a true testament to her ability to embrace different roles within her artistry. William Kemp's legacy as a dancer showcases how performers push boundaries and explore new artistic territories while assuming various dance styles and characters throughout history. An advertisement featuring a woman patiently cleaning with the Western Electric vacuum cleaner emphasizes how household chores are essential but often overlooked roles that contribute to maintaining cleanliness and orderliness within homes. Mary Casson brilliantly portrayed Sir Gerald du Maurier in Barrie's Dear Brutus, reminding us of the transformative power of acting where one person can assume multiple identities through their portrayal of different characters or historical figures. Mrs A. E Grant (Bettine Stuart-Wortley) serving as a nurse during WW1 symbolizes women stepping into crucial caregiving roles during times of crisis when their compassion and expertise were desperately needed on the front lines.