Fred Barnes, inset in various poses, over a Union Jack flag. Photographic postcard, ca. 1912.

Date:
[ca. 1912?]
Reference:
2058965i
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The James Gardiner Collection.
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Fred Barnes, inset in various poses, over a Union Jack flag. Photographic postcard, ca. 1912. In copyright. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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Publication/Creation

England : J. Beagles & Co. Ltd., [ca. 1912?]

Physical description

1 photographic postcard ; 8.8 x 14.1 cm

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Lettering

Fred Barnes. The famous light comedy star. Yours sincerely from Fred Barnes (written on recto).

Notes

The following description was provided by James Gardiner: Fred Barnes (1885-1938) was a popular entertainer on the Edwardian music-hall stage who was completely open about his homosexuality, which resulted in numerous scandals, which, combined with alcoholism contributed to the end of his career and early death.
This work is untitled: the title has been supplied by the cataloguer.

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Wellcome Collection 2058965i

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  • Romantic fantasy and comic postcards

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