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George Frederic Watts - Mrs Lillie Langtry (1880)
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Hot Vintage Stage Actress Round 1
Fannie Ward: A Marriage of Reason (1907 Broadway); The New Lady Bantock (1909 Broadway); Madam President (1913 Broadway)
Lillie Langtry: Mrs Trevelyan in The Degenerates (1900 Broadway and National Tour US); Rosalind in As You Like It (1906 South Africa)
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Fannie Ward:
Lillie Langtry:
The Jersey Lily! I’m originally from Jersey and no one has ever heard of us so I adore that there’s a famous performer from our island!
#vintagestagehotties#vintagestagepoll#vintage tournament#vintage poll#lillie langtry#fannie ward#ladies round 1#vintage ladies
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The ITV 1978 mini-series Lillie, portrays the life of Lillie Langtry. The story spans Langtry’s entire adult life from age 16 in 1869 to her death in 1929. Francesca Annis plays the main character.
In episode 7 of the series, Francesca wore a Pink bustle gown.
This gown has a special history after the TV series — it was later worn by Diana, Princess of Wales. For a royal tour of Canada in 1983, a “Klondike period” gala was held in Edmonton. Diana chose this dress from CosProp designed by Linda Mattock, and John Bright created a new hat for her to go with it.
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#i'll be doing the late edwardian era which is from 1900s-1919s#there really isn't a term from it ive seen unless someone does know the term#some call it the titanic era too but i'll just call it late edwardian era#history#women in history#zena dare#phyllis dare#lillie langtry#sarah bernhardt#ethel irving#evelyn millard#irene vanbrugh#paulina molony#*#photography#vintage
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Lillie Langtry as Lady Macbeth, 1899.
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Lillie Langtry (Francesca Annis).. Lillie (TV Mini Series 1978).
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Edward Poynter, Mrs. Langtry, 1878
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Was inspired by recent chats with @thewildwestpyro to draw The Woman. No one beats the original Scandal in Bohemia Irene Adler, all other versions are weak sauce in comparison.
Used Lillie Langtry and Lola Montez as reference, as it’s thought Doyle may have used one or both of them as inspiration for her character. There’s also some Jennifer Connelly, since she’s a hot American with Irish-Jewish roots like I imagine Irene.
Kathleen Ferrier is my voice canon for her: https://open.spotify.com/album/3CuONztUAmQPWUdGp4N9iR?si=TLyKyfkhSaurP3PjKSInsA
#irene adler#scandal in bohemia#arthur conan doyle#sherlock holmes#kathleen ferrier#lillie langtry#lola montez#jennifer connelly#my fan doodles
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Legendary Pugilist John L. Sullivan Won A Championship In A Cincinnati Bout
Off the top of your head, without consulting your phone, can you name any of today’s heavyweight boxing champions?
In 1890, everyone knew the name and fame of John L. Sullivan. He was a frequent visitor to Cincinnati and was easily the most famous celebrity of that era. “Jawn L.” was so famous, the people who shook his hand became celebrities themselves. "Let me shake the hand of the man who shook the hand of John L. Sullivan" became a Victorian catchphrase.
Sullivan is remembered as the first and the last. He was the first heavyweight champion of gloved boxing and is also recognized as the last heavyweight champion of bare-knuckle boxing. Sullivan was enormously successful, the first American athlete to earn more than $1 million in his lifetime. Depending on which boxing historian you consult, Sullivan may have earned the first heavyweight crown awarded under the Marquess of Queensberry Rules by winning a fight right here in Cincinnati.
That fight actually occurred just outside Cincinnati. Boxing, although enormously popular throughout the 1800s, was mostly illegal. When word got around that Sullivan was booked to take on Dominick McCaffrey at Chester Park out on Spring Grove Avenue, he was arrested on a warrant sworn by Cincinnati’s Law and Order League under an Ohio law prohibiting prizefighting. McCaffrey went into hiding at a roadhouse near the Zoological Gardens to escape a similar detention.
Sullivan was hauled into the courtroom of Judge Alex B. Huston and testified that he was indeed scheduled to fight McCaffrey, but only in a sparring demonstration. The dubious judge was eventually convinced on learning this “sparring” match would have both pugilists wearing gloves. Since almost all boxing up to then had been conducted under the bare-knuckles London Prize Ring Rules, Judge Huston agreed that the gloved bout did not constitute a real prizefight and could proceed.
Nearly 15,000 spectators packed the grounds and grandstand at Chester Park on 29 August 1885. Although it was later developed as an amusement resort, Chester Park at that time was basically a large horse-racing track. (“Chester” was the proprietor’s favorite horse.)
Sullivan and McCaffrey slogged through seven mostly indecisive rounds until the referee called the contest in Sullivan’s favor. Although many, including the Enquirer, objected to that decision, it was eventually agreed that Sullivan had fairly won on points, if not style. After pocketing $1,000 and a commemorative ring, McCaffrey conceded that Sullivan was the legitimate world champion – the first title achieved while wearing gloves.
Just four years later, Sullivan won the last title fight conducted without gloves, against Jake Kilrain in 1889. He finally lost his championship titles to “Gentleman” Jim Corbett in 1892. Throughout his career, Sullivan augmented his boxing earnings on the vaudeville circuit. Sullivan’s on-stage performances attracted quite a few feminine fans, including the “Jersey Lily,” Mrs. Lillie Langtry. As Al Thayer of the Cincinnati Enquirer related the incident in his 1894 book, “Ah There! Pickings from Lobby Chatter,” Mrs. Langtry and drama critic Mary H. Fiske, who wrote under the pen name “Giddy Gusher,” wangled their way into a private meeting with the champ through black-face comedian Lew Dockstader:
“Lew Dockstader told me a good story on John L. Sullivan, the other day, that has never been published. While the champion was in training for one of his matches, Mrs. Fiske, “The Giddy Gusher,” now deceased, told Lew she would like to go to his training quarters and take Mrs. Langtry with her, the latter being very desirous of seeing Sullivan. Lew and John were old friends and the latter said he would be glad to meet the ladies. On their arrival at the Sullivan quarters they were introduced, and, after shaking hands, the champion said: “Ladies, would you like to see me strip?” Of course he meant to show them his muscle, but the “Jersey Lily” was “not on” and she blushed to the roots of her hair. “The Gusher” winked at Lew and said: “We should be proud to.” And Sully stripped.”
For most of his career, Sullivan was a notorious drinker, and it was another stage performance that brought Sullivan and his appetite for demon rum to Cincinnati in 1891. The Cincinnati Enquirer (23 Apr 1891) tells the tale:
"John L. Sullivan made a spectacle of himself during the performance given by his company at the People's Theater last night that was not edifying. Among other things, he said he was drunk, and glad of it."
According to the newspaper, Sullivan was registered at the Gibson House but spent most of his time at Belle Curry's bordello on Broadway. Madam Curry might well have wished the big lug had confined himself to the Gibson, because Sullivan made a mess of her "resort." He kicked over a tray of glasses, beat up an employee named Fannie Frazier, demolished chairs and other furnishings.
Word of the champ's exploits reached Cincinnati Police Chief Philip Dietsch, who decided to take matters into his own hands. The Chief marched down to the People's Theater and confronted Sullivan.
"Sullivan," Chief Dietsch said, "you are a fine specimen of manhood. I wish I was as big and I would tackle you myself."
"You are a good sized little man yourself," said Sullivan, "but you will have to excuse me; I have been drinking."
The Chief agreed that Sullivan had been imbibing, a good deal.
"Well, I am not the worst fellow in the world," Sullivan said, "and I am not as bad as people say I am."
Chief Dietsch called it a draw and Sullivan continued to enjoy the freedom of the city. The Enquirer opined that Sullivan should appreciate the courtesy he was shown, but one imagines that Chief Dietsch was relieved not to engage in fisticuffs with the former heavyweight champion of the world.
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Portrait of Lillie Langtry, 1877 - Edward Poynter
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Portrait of Lillie (Lillie Langtry) - Childe Hassam - 1929
Lillie Langtry: The Jersey Lily
Lillie Langtry who, in a single night, captivated London society, quickly caught the eye and heart of Edward, Prince of Wales, then went on the stage and for 34 years toured Britain and America — a one-woman extravaganza?
Two generations of rich young men surrounded her. They showered fantastic wealth upon her — a half-million dollar yacht, a 7,000 acre California ranch, a London townhouse, racehorses enough for a fine stable.
There were gowns from Paris, and jewels in glittering array. One batch of gems stolen from her London bank vault was valued by Lillie at $200,000.
Not to mention cash. In her fabulous years, 10 million dollars passed through Lillie’s soft, efficient hands.
She traveled America in her private railroad car, specially built and a gift, naturally. Her retinue was regal. Her parties were staggering.
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British socialite and stage actress Lillie Langtry in costume photographed by Benjamin Joseph Falk, 1888.
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Gambler V: Playing for Keeps is up on Pluto TV if anyone wants to watch it. Dixie's in part 1 starting at time stamp 1:11, if you don't want to watch the whole first part. I personally got bored staring forwarding until I found her. She's super adorable in it and she sing too. 😁❤️💋
#dixie carter#Gambler V: Playing for Keeps#part 1#lillie langtry#so adorable#super cute#oh so sexy#baby got a voice like an angel#i love her so much
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Life, (New York), March 11, 1886, No. 167.
—The Question of Copyright—
Speaking of copyright, as I was in my recent post about The Sarony Case, reminds me that the 1880s was a vexed period for authorship rights, and matters could get a little fraught.
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#Oscar Wilde#cartoon#Copyright#Frederic Farrar#gilbert and sullivan#Harper and Brothers#henry irving#Life Magazine#lillie langtry#Matthew Arnold#Oliver Herford#W.S. Gilbert
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