Fred Barnes, inset in various poses, over a Union Jack flag. Photographic postcard, ca. 1912.
- Date:
- [ca. 1912?]
- Reference:
- 2058965i
- Part of:
- The James Gardiner Collection.
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About this work
Publication/Creation
England : J. Beagles & Co. Ltd., [ca. 1912?]
Physical description
1 photographic postcard ; 8.8 x 14.1 cm
Lettering
Fred Barnes. The famous light comedy star.
Yours sincerely from Fred Barnes (written on recto).
Notes
The following description was provided by James Gardiner: Fred Barnes (1885-1938) was a popular entertainer on the Edwardian music-hall stage who was completely open about his homosexuality, which resulted in numerous scandals, which, combined with alcoholism contributed to the end of his career and early death.
This work is untitled: the title has been supplied by the cataloguer.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 2058965i
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Where to find it
Romantic fantasy and comic postcards
Location Status Access Closed stores