Overview
19th-century theatrical photographs of French actress Sarah Bernhardt.
Dates
- Creation: 1880-1899
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material.
This collection is not housed at the Houghton Library but is shelved offsite at the Harvard Depository. Retrieval requires advance notice. Readers should check with Houghton Public Services staff to determine what material is offsite and retrieval policies and times.
Extent
.25 linear feet (1 box)This collection includes 19th-century photographs, organized by photographer, of actress Sarah Bernhardt. Images include portraits of Bernhardt in costume from notable productions including L'Aiglon, Froufrou, Adrienne Lecouvreur, Ruy Blas, Théodora, Jeanne d'Arc, La Dame aux Camélias, Cléopâtre, and Phèdre. Additonal photographs include a portrait of Bernhardt by Jules Bastien-Lepage, Bernhardt in her studio, and artistic work completed by Bernhardt. Includes cabinet photographs, copy prints, and other photographs. Some undated photographs might date to the 20th century.
Biographical / Historical
Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) was a French stage and screen actress whose acting career began in France in the 1860s.
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by photographer's name.
Physical Location
Harvard Depository
Physical Location
b
Immediate Source of Acquisition
2010MT-11. Gift of Thomas Garrett ; received: 2010 October 9.
Forms part of the Fredric Woodbridge Wilson Collection of Theater, Dance and Music.
General note
This collection is shelved offsite at the Harvard Depository. See access restrictions below for additional information.
Processing Information
Processed by: Ashley M. Nary
- Title
- Photographs of Sarah Bernhardt, 1880-1899: Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Description rules
- dacs
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou02282
Repository Details
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