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The Mummy and the Humming Bird by Isaac Henderson
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The Mummy and the Humming Bird by Isaac Henderson
Promotional postcard for The Mummy and the Humming Bird by Isaac Henderson. First produced at Wyndhams Theatre, 10th October 1901. Lord Lumley gestures from his lighted upper window to Giuseppe, the young organ grinder, to come up. This happens in Act I, but the scene is Lord Lumleys flat, so the artist has imagined what it would have looked like from the street. Date: circa 1901
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Step right up and feast your eyes on this enchanting promotional postcard for the popular theatrical production, "The Mummy and the Humming Bird," by the renowned artist Isaac Henderson. This image transports us back in time to the early 1900s and the bustling streets of London, where the magic of the stage came to life. In this scene from Act I, Lord Lumley, a wealthy and eccentric character, beckons Giuseppe, the young organ grinder, to ascend to his illuminated upper window. The artist's imagination brings us a glimpse into the scene as it might have appeared from the snowy street below. The snowflakes gently fall, adding an ethereal touch to the already whimsical setting. The Mummy and the Humming Bird was first produced at Wyndhams Theatre on the 10th of October, 1901. This theatrical production, a pantomime or "panto" as it was commonly known, was a popular form of entertainment that combined music, comedy, dance, and spectacle. The combination of the supernatural and the fantastical, as depicted in this image, was a staple of the pantomime genre. Isaac Henderson's evocative illustration invites us to imagine the excitement and wonder that filled the streets as audiences flocked to the theatre to experience the enchanting world of The Mummy and the Humming Bird. This postcard is a precious reminder of the rich theatrical history that continues to captivate and inspire us today.
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