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Miss Winifred Emery as Lady Teazle
Miss Winifred Emery playing Lady Teazle, born Maud Isabel Emery (August 1861- July 1924). She was an English actress and actor-manager of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She was the wife of the actor Cyril Maude. Born into a family of actors, Emery began acting as a child. She is dressed playing Lady Teazle, fictional character, the young, flirtatious, naive wife of an old London man in Richard Brinsley Sheridan's comedy The School for Scandal (1777). Date: circa 1900
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Miss Winifred Emery as Lady Teazle: A Theatrical Portrait of Maud Isabel Emery (1861-1924) This photograph captures the English actress, Miss Winifred Emery, in the role of Lady Teazle from Richard Brinsley Sheridan's classic comedy, The School for Scandal (1777). Born into a theatrical family, Emery began her acting career as a child and went on to become a renowned actress and actor-manager of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In this portrait, Emery dons the elaborate attire of Lady Teazle, the young, flirtatious, and naive wife of an old London man. Her expressive eyes and playful smile convey the character's youthful spirit and mischievous nature. The intricate details of her dress, with its voluminous skirt and delicate lace, further emphasize the elegance and refinement of the period. Emery's husband, Cyril Maude, was also an accomplished actor, and the couple's theatrical partnership was a significant force in the British theatre scene. This photograph serves as a testament to Emery's exceptional talent and her ability to bring Lady Teazle's complex character to life on stage. The image, which dates back to circa 1900, is a rare and valuable document of Emery's illustrious career and her enduring legacy in the world of theatre. This portrait, with its rich historical context and captivating subject matter, is a must-have for any collection of theatrical memorabilia or for those interested in the history of English theatre.
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