A beautiful Victorian illustrated newspaper portrait engraving dating to 1892, featuring the stage performer Miss Hetty Dene. This finely detailed engraving shows the actress wearing a fashionable Victorian hat trimmed with feathers and elegant dress, presented within a decorative oval portrait frame typical of late 19th-century illustrated publications. Portraits like this were published in Victorian newspapers to showcase popular theatre performers and personalities of the stage, giving readers a glimpse of the actors appearing in London's theatres during the golden age of Victorian entertainment. The reverse side of the page is equally fascinating, containing theatre advertisements, articles, and period notices from the well-known illustrated newspaper Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, clearly dated Thursday, February 4, 1892. These original pages provide a wonderful snapshot of Victorian theatre life and entertainment culture, and today they are highly collectible as Victorian theatre ephemera and antique prints. A charming authentic survivor from the 1890s Victorian era that would frame beautifully. Details • Original antique illustrated newspaper engraving • Portrait titled “Miss Hetty Dene” • From Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News • Dated February 4, 1892 • Black and white engraved illustration • Reverse contains theatre adverts, articles and period notices Approx size: • Page approx 38 cm x 27 cm Condition: Good antique condition with light age toning and gentle handling wear consistent with a 130+ year old newspaper page. Perfect For • Victorian theatre collectors • Antique print and engraving collectors • Theatre history enthusiasts • Framing as vintage wall art • Ephemera and historical paper collections Postage Your antique print will be carefully protected in a clear archival sleeve with sturdy backing board and posted flat to ensure safe arrival.
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