Description: This carte de visite portrait of Charlotte Thompson (1843-1898) captures her in costume for her role in the production of "Jane Eyre". She is known for being one of the many talented and adventurous actresses who performed inf the old west. Charlotte was born in London and came to the United States with her actor father in the 1850's. Her first stage appearance in New York was with the Wallack company in 1857 in Shakespeare's "As You Like It". After much success in that production, she quickly became a stage star. She is most well known for playing the role of Jane Eyre. Jane Eyre was a character in Charlotte Bronte's novel, "Jane Eyre". She played the part in the 1870's and 1880's. The "San Antonio Times" (1890), in anticipation of her tour coming to the the Texas city, calls Charlotte one of the best emotional actresses of the American stage. The writer describes her as charming and inspiring love and respect and more. Charlotte retired from the stage in 1893. This Cdv portrait of Charlotte Thompson was taken by the well respected celebrity photographer, Napoleon Sarony. His studio was located at 680 Broadway in New York City. This carte de visite is in very good condition (see scans).
Price: 35 USD
Location: Northport, New York
End Time: 2024-11-30T18:53:08.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3.85 USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Antique: Yes
Image Orientation: Portrait
Size: 2 3/8" x 4"
Image Color: Sepia
Material: Cardboard
Framing: Unframed
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Subject: Actress
Vintage: Yes
Type: Photograph
Format: Carte de Visite (CDV)
Year of Production: 1870 circa
Location of Studio: New York City
Photographer: Napoleon Sarony
Number of Photographs: 1
Theme: Celebrities, Portrait
Style: 6689
Features: Close-up Portrait
Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1880
Featured Person/Artist: Charlotte Thompson
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Unit Quantity: 1
