Fred Barnes. Photographic postcard, 19--.

Date:
[between 1900 and 1999]
Reference:
2058982i
Part of:
The James Gardiner Collection.
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Description

Fred Barnes (1885-1938) was a very popular entertainer on the Edwardian music-hall stage. His openness about his homosexuality resulted in numerous scandals, which, combined with alcoholism, contributed to the end of his career and early death.

Publication/Creation

[London] (E.C.) : J. Beagles & Co. Ltd., printers & publishers, [between 1900 and 1999]

Physical description

1 photographic postcard ; printed in sepia ; 13.5 x 8.7 cm

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Lettering

Mr. Fred Barnes. The famous musical comedy star. In his song creation, "Two dirty little hands." Photo: Dobson, Liverpool. 496.A Beagles' postcards. Guaranteed real photograph.

Notes

This work is untitled: the title has been supplied by the cataloguer.

Reference

Wellcome Collection 2058982i

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Where to find it

  • Romantic fantasy and comic postcards

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