Foulsham Banfield Collection

Miss Lily Elsie, (1886-1962), The Merry Widow. c1930. Creator: Unknown
Miss Lily Elsie, (1886-1962), The Merry Widow". c1930. English actress and singer during the Edwardian era. [Foulsham & Banfield, London]

John Masefield, English Poet, 1923. Artist: Foulsham and Banfield
John Masefield, English Poet, 1923. Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923

Hornblower surrenders, 1920, (1928). Creator: Foulsham and Banfield
Hornblower surrenders, 1920, (1928). Mr. George Elton as Dawker; Miss Helen Heye as Mrs. Hillcrist and Mr. Edmund Gwenn as Hornblower, in " The Skin Game"

At the Auction, 1920, (1928). Creator: Foulsham and Banfield
At the Auction, 1920, (1928). Mr. Athole Stewart as Hillcrist; Miss Helen Heye as Mrs. Hillcrist; Miss Meggie Albanesi as Chloe and Mr. Edmund Gwenn as Hornblower, in " The Skin Game"

Miss Lily Elsie, (1886-1962), as Alice in the Dollar Princess"
Miss Lily Elsie, (1886-1962), as " Alice" in the " Dollar Princess". c1930. English actress and singer during the Edwardian era. [Foulsham & Banfield, London]

Miss Isabel Jay, (1879-1927), as Christine in Dear Little Denmark"
Miss Isabel Jay, (1879-1927), as " Christine" in " Dear Little Denmark". c1909. was an English opera singer in Edwardian musical comedies. [Foulsham & Banfield, London]

Woman Smoking, 1917. Artist: Foulsham and Banfield
Woman Smoking, 1917. Image printed with Zenith black ink by John Kidd & Co. Ltd. From The British Printer Vol. XXIV. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1917]

Sir George Edward Wade (1869-1954), in the character of the Mayor of Mudcumdyke, c1912. Artist: Foulsham and Banfield
Sir George Edward Wade (1869-1954), in the character of the Mayor of Mudcumdyke, c1912. George Robey, English comedian, singer and actor

Laurette Taylor, American actress, c1905-c1919(?). Artist: Foulsham and Banfield
Laurette Taylor, American actress, c1905-c1919(?). Laurette Taylor (c1883-1946) was a stage and silent film actress. In 1912 she married British playwright J Hartley Manners

Ivy Millais and Marie Leonhard, actresses, c1900s(?). Artist: Foulsham and Banfield
Ivy Millais and Marie Leonhard, actresses, c1900s(?). Ivy Millais as Stephanus and Marie Leonhard as Marcia in The Sign of the Cross

Jessie Millward, British actress, c1906. Artist: Foulsham and Banfield
Jessie Millward, British actress, c1906. Postcard posted in 1906. Jessie Millward as Lady Manners, in The School for Husbands

Marie Leonhard, actress, c1900s(?). Artist: Foulsham and Banfield
Marie Leonhard, actress, c1900s(?). Marie Leonhard as Marcia in The Sign of the Cross. Written in 1895, the play is a four-act historical tragedy by Wilson Barrett

Elizabeth Firth, 1908-1909. Artist: Foulsham and Banfield
Elizabeth Firth, 1908-1909. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1908-1909, An Illustrated Review of the Graphic Arts, volume 14, edited by William Gamble and published by AW Penrose (London, 1908-1909)

Dorothy Grahame in La Danse Des Apaches (1904), 1911-1912. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1911-1912, The Process Year Book, volume 17, edited by William Gamble and published by AW Penrose (London)

Constance Collier (1878-1955), British actress, 1900s. Artist: Foulsham and Banfield
Constance Collier (1878-1955), British actress, 1900s. From the Rotary Photographic Series

Elizabeth Firth, actress, 1908. Artist: Foulsham and Banfield
Elizabeth Firth, actress, 1908. Elizabeth Firth as Natalie in The Merry Widow. From the Rotary Photographic Series

Lily Elsie and Joseph Coyne in The Merry Widow, 1907. Artist: Foulsham and Banfield
Lily Elsie and Joseph Coyne in The Merry Widow, 1907. Elsie and Coyne are playing the parts of Sonia and Prince Danilo respectively

Dorothea Baird (1875-1933) and Harcourt Williams (1880-1957) in Paola and Francesca, 1907

Louie Pounds and Powis Pinder in Lady Tatters, 1907. Artist: Foulsham and Banfield
Louie Pounds and Powis Pinder in Lady Tatters, 1907. Pounds and Pinder are playing the parts of Isabel and Matthew Seraby

Lily Elsie and Joseph Coyne in The Merry Widow, 1908. Artist: Foulsham and Banfield
Lily Elsie and Joseph Coyne in The Merry Widow, 1908. Elsie and Coyne are playing the parts of Sonia and Prince Danilo respectively

Lily Elsie (1886-1962) and Adrienne Augarde (1882-1913), English actresses, 1907. Artist: Foulsham and Banfield
Lily Elsie (1886-1962) and Adrienne Augarde (1882-1913), English actresses, 1907

Isabel Jay (1879-1927), opera singer and actress, 1906. Artist: Foulsham and Banfield
Isabel Jay (1879-1927), opera singer and actress, 1906. Jay is seen here in the role of Sybil Cunningham from The White Chrysanthemum

Fanny Dango (1878-1972), singer and dancer, early 20th century. Artist: Foulsham and Banfield
Fanny Dango (1878-1972), singer and dancer, early 20th century

Florence Jameson, Reginald Switz and Alfred clarke in a scene from The Blue Moon, 20th century
Florence Jameson, Reginald Switz and Alfred Clarke in a scene from The Blue Moon, early 20th century. Jameson, Switz and Clarke are playing the roles of Millicent Leroy

Lewis Waller (1860-1915), English actor, 1907. Artist: Foulsham and Banfield
Lewis Waller (1860-1915), English actor, 1907. Waller is seen here dressed as Robin Hood

Gertie Millar (1879-1952), English actress, 1905. Artist: Foulsham and Banfield
Gertie Millar (1879-1952), English actress, 1905

Gabrielle Ray (1883-1973), English actress, 1906. Artist: Foulsham and Banfield
Gabrielle Ray (1883-1973), English actress, 1906

Zena (1887-1975) and Phyllis (1890-1975) Dare, English actresses, 1906. Artist: Foulsham and Banfield
Zena (1887-1975) and Phyllis (1890-1975) Dare, English actresses, 1906

Charles McNaughton, actor, 1909. Artist: Foulsham and Banfield
Charles McNaughton, actor, 1909. McNaughton in the role of Victor Guilbert from My Mimosa Maid

Harry Brodribb Irving (1870-1913), English actor, early 20th century. Artist: Foulsham and Banfield
Harry Brodribb Irving (1870-1913), English actor, early 20th century. Irving is seen here in the role of Giovanni Malatesta from Paola and Francesca

Zena (1887-1975) and Phyllis Dare (1890-1975), English actresses, with their parents, 1906

Marie Lohr (1890-1975) and E Holman Clark (1864-1925), early 20th century. Artist: Foulsham and Banfield
Marie Lohr (1890-1975) and E Holman Clark (1864-1925), early 20th century. Lohr and Clark are seen here the roles of Rose and David Effick from The Clever Ones

Henry Ainley (1879-1945), English actor, 1906. Artist: Foulsham and Banfield
Henry Ainley (1879-1945), English actor, 1906. Ainley is seen here in the role of Chevalier De Bellorme from The Bond of Ninon

Gerald Du Maurier (1873-1934), English actor and theatre manager, early 20th century. Artist: Foulsham and Banfield
Gerald Du Maurier (1873-1934), English actor and theatre manager, early 20th century

Gertie Millar (1879-1952), English actress, 1906. Artist: Foulsham and Banfield
Gertie Millar (1879-1952), English actress, 1906

Evelyn Millard (1869-1941), English actress, early 20th century. Artist: Foulsham and Banfield
Evelyn Millard (1869-1941), English actress, early 20th century. Millard in a role from Robin Hood

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"Foulsham and Banfield: Capturing the Essence of Theatrical Glamour" Step into a world of enchantment as Foulsham and Banfield's captivating photographs transport you to the golden age of theater. With their lens, they immortalized the iconic Miss Lily Elsie, known for her bewitching portrayal in "The Merry Widow, " leaving audiences spellbound long after the curtains fell. Sir George Edward Wade takes center stage, transformed into the eccentric Mayor of Mudcumdyke, his flamboyant character brought to life by Foulsham and Banfield's artistic vision. A true chameleon, Wade effortlessly embodies various roles with unmatched charisma. In 1923, Foulsham and Banfield captured John Masefield, an English poet whose words resonated deeply with readers across generations. Their photograph reveals not only his poetic prowess but also a glimpse into his soulful nature. Witness history unfold through their lens as Hornblower surrenders in 1920 – a moment frozen in time that speaks volumes about courage and sacrifice. Equally compelling is "At the Auction, " where every detail tells a story waiting to be unraveled. Miss Lily Elsie returns once more as Alice in "The Dollar Princess, " radiating elegance and grace on stage under Foulsham and Banfield's watchful eye. Meanwhile, Miss Isabel Jay captivates hearts as Christine in "Dear Little Denmark, " her performance forever etched in our memories. Their portfolio extends beyond theatrical brilliance; it captures moments that transcend time itself. In 1917, they beautifully portrayed a woman smoking – an image that challenges societal norms while exuding confidence and independence. Laurette Taylor graces their collection with her ethereal presence from c1905-c1919 (?), leaving us longing for more glimpses into her mesmerizing performances.