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Metal Print : Noel Coward in drag - playing lead in Cambridge Footlights
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Noel Coward in drag - playing lead in Cambridge Footlights
Some of the dresses worn by the leading lady of the Cambridge University Footlights Dramatic Club which was staging Folly at the Strand Theatre in June 1923. The actress is none other than Mr N. B. Hartnell - Norman Bishop Hartnell, British fashion designer and royal couturier (1901-1979), who, The Bystander notes, as " Gwendolen Bentley" wore the gowns here depicted with amazing " feminine" charm. It does not specify whether Hartnell designed the dresses himself. Date: 1923
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Media ID 14186711
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Cambridge Couturier Coward Designer Designers Drag Dramatic Dressed Dresses Footlights Gowns Hartnell Leading Noel Norman University 1923
16"x24" (61x41cm) Metal Print
Introducing the captivating Noel Coward Metal Print from Media Storehouse's exclusive collection, featuring an intriguing image of the iconic playwright and actor in drag. This extraordinary photograph, rights-managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases Coward's transformation as the leading lady of the Cambridge University Footlights Dramatic Club during their production of Folly at the Strand Theatre in June 1923. Add a touch of theatrical history and intrigue to your space with this stunning metal print, expertly crafted to bring out the rich details and vibrant colors of this iconic moment in Coward's career.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
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Estimated Product Size is 61.5cm x 41.2cm (24.2" x 16.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph captures the enigmatic figure of Noel Coward, not in his usual dapper attire, but in the role of Gwendolen Bentley, the lead actress of the Cambridge University Footlights Dramatic Club during their production of Folly at the Strand Theatre in June 1923. The actress, in reality, was none other than Norman Bishop Hartnell, a man who would later become a renowned British fashion designer and royal couturier. Hartnell's feminine allure on stage left audiences in awe, as he donned the elegant gowns depicted in this image. The Bystander magazine noted Hartnell's "charm" in these dresses, but it remains unclear if the designer crafted them himself. This snapshot from the annals of history offers a fascinating glimpse into the multifaceted talents of Noel Coward and Norman Bishop Hartnell, long before they achieved international acclaim in their respective fields.
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