Florence Jane (née Théleur), Lady Alexander
1 portrait of Florence Jane (née Théleur), Lady Alexander
© Cecil Beaton Archive / Condé Nast
Florence Jane (née Théleur), Lady Alexander
by Cecil Beaton
bromide print, 1927
11 5/8 in. x 8 1/2 in. (294 mm x 215 mm)
Given by the executors of R. H. Wilenski via The Witt Library, 1994
Photographs Collection
NPG x68852
Sitterback to top
- Florence Jane (née Théleur), Lady Alexander (1857 or 1858-1946), Wife of actor Sir George Alexander; daughter of Edward Théleur. Sitter in 10 portraits.
Artistback to top
- Cecil Beaton (1904-1980), Photographer, designer and writer. Artist or producer associated with 1114 portraits, Sitter associated with 360 portraits.
Events of 1927back to top
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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland is renamed the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, acknowledging the full independence of the Irish Free State, led at the time by W.T. Cosgrave, the the first President of the Executive Council of the Irish Free State.Art and science
The BBC gains its Royal Charter making it a public corporation and a public service broadcaster accountable to its audience. John Reith became the first Director General with the directive to 'inform, educate and entertain.'International
Stalin expels Leon Trotsky from the Soviet Communist Party, giving himself greater control of the party and country by ousting opposition elements.Comments back to top
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