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Poster Print : George H. Chirgwin know as the White-Eyed Kaffir
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George H. Chirgwin know as the White-Eyed Kaffir
George H. Chirgwin (14 December 1854 17 November 1922) was a popular British music hall star billed as " the White-Eyed Kaffir", a black face minstrel act. He adopted the white diamond on his blacked up face as a trade mark after it came about by accident. Chirgwin appeared in the first Royal Variety Command Performance in 1912. This striking image is one by Alick P.F. Ritchie (1868-1938) in a series of music hall personalities. Date: 1800s, 1900s?
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Alick Blacked Cello Diamond Eyed Faced Fiddle Instrument Kaffir Minstrel Ritchie Stringed Tall Violin Musical
20x30 inch Poster Print
"Step back in time with our captivating George H. Chirgwin poster prints, featuring the iconic image of "The White-Eyed Kaffir" from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative photograph showcases the British music hall star in his renowned blackface minstrel act, offering a unique glimpse into the rich history of entertainment. Perfect for adding character to your walls, these high-quality prints are sure to spark conversation and inspire curiosity. Bring a piece of the past into your home or office with our George H. Chirgwin poster prints."
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 51.4cm x 76.8cm (20.2" x 30.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph, taken by renowned British photographer Alick P.F. Ritchie in the early 1900s, features George H. Chirgwin, a prominent music hall star billed as 'the White-Eyed Kaffir.' Born on December 14, 1854, Chirgwin was known for his blackface minstrel act, which included the distinctive white diamond on his darkened face as a trademark. The diamond came about by accident during a performance, but it became a defining element of his act. Chirgwin's popularity soared, and he was a regular performer at the Royal Variety Command Performances, including the very first one in 1912. In this image, Chirgwin is shown holding a fiddle, a common stringed musical instrument used in minstrel shows. The violin and cello, also popular stringed instruments, can be seen in the background. Chirgwin's intense focus and skillful posture as he bows suggest the depth of his musical talent and the passion he brought to his performances. This photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the history of music hall entertainment and the complex cultural context of blackface minstrelsy during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Despite the controversy surrounding the use of blackface, Chirgwin's talent and charisma shone through, making him a beloved figure in British music hall history.
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