Portrait of Annie IRISH

Photography

Inventory number
2022.9.9.9.PH.FA.C1905.GB
Description
Paper photograph portrait of a woman, known as Annie IRISH (1862 or 1865 - 1947), a British actress, married to J. E. DODSON, an English actor. The lady is represented standing in a photographer's studio in a long sleeved dress, richly embroidered with sequins, forming floral and vegetal patterns on the skirt and the bodice. The loose and large sleeves, tight on the cuffs, and made of semi transparent material, as well as the square neckline with a high collar. She is wearing a short, choker type one strand pearl necklace, a hat with a dark lace veil on the back, and leaning on a silk and lace umbrella.
Material
Analog photography
Origin
circa 1905 United Kingdom
Dimensions
Length : 10.3 cm
Height : 19.5 cm