'A Jubilee Souvenir of England's Greatest Actress' (Ellen Terry)
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'A Jubilee Souvenir of England's Greatest Actress' (Ellen Terry)
published by Rapid Photo Co, after Unknown photographer, and Horatio Nelson King, and Window & Grove, and Lafayette
bromide postcard print, 1906
3 3/8 in. x 5 3/8 in. (86 mm x 138 mm) overall
Given by Terence Pepper, 2014
Photographs Collection
NPG x196911
Artistsback to top
- Horatio Nelson King (1828-1905), Photographer, dealer and stationer. Artist or producer associated with 53 portraits.
- Lafayette (Lafayette Ltd) (active 1880-1962), Photographers. Artist or producer associated with 6908 portraits.
- Rapid Photo Co, Photographers. Artist or producer associated with 78 portraits.
- Unknown photographer, Photographer. Artist or producer associated with 6584 portraits.
- Window & Grove (active 1872-1933), Photographers. Artist or producer associated with 168 portraits.
Events of 1906back to top
Current affairs
The Liberals, led by Henry Campbell-Bannerman under a promise of reform, win a landslide victory in the general election. Electors vote to end two decades dominated by Conservative rule, with disaffection mounting over the conflict in South Africa and party division over education and tariff reform. The LRC continue to grow as a political force, winning 29 seats and changing their name later this year to the Labour Party.Art and science
Ralph Vaughan Williams edits The English Hymnal, a collection of the best in English-language hymns. Published by the Church of England, it became one of the most popular and influential hymn books in the world.Antoni Gaudí completes his rebuilding of the Casa Batllo in Barcelona. Known locally as the 'casa dels ossos', or 'House of Bones', the building is striking for its use of curved stonework, oval windows and intricate tracery.
International
San Francisco is devastated by an earthquake, measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale, leading to the greatest loss of life from a natural disaster in Californian history. The impact itself and resulting fire lead to the death of over 3,000 people, and over half of the city's 400,000 population were left homeless. Although still a major city, the earthquake directs trade, industry and population south to Los Angeles.Comments back to top
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