Cushman, Charlotte. (1816-1876)
Original CDV Photograph
An original carte de visite photograph of the acclaimed 19th-century American stage actress known for her deep voice and tempestuous lesbian affairs, shown in later life. Photographed by a New York photographer and on the original mount, with the lower edge slightly trimmed obscuring the photographer's name, otherwise in fine condition. 2.5 x 4 inches (6.3 x 10.1 cm)."An extremely popular actress in Europe as well as the United States, Cushman was at her best in powerfully emotional roles, showing little talent for subtlety or comedy. She played more than 30 masculine roles in her lifetime. Her personal life, though unmarked by scandal, was centred on her community of women friends. From 1852 to 1870 Cushman lived in England and Italy, thereafter settling in the United States." (Encyclopedia Britannica) (13543)
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