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Title
Phyllis Neilson-Terry
Technique
Watercolour
Subject
Character
Nell Gwynne : Sweet Nell of Old Drury
Nell Gwynne : Sweet Nell of Old Drury
Nell Gwynne : Sweet Nell of Old Drury
Artist
Dimensions
Height: 16.5cm
Width: 12cm
Width: 12cm
Other materials
Watercolour and gouache on vellum
Inscription/signature
"'Two versions of Nell Gwynn.' Miss Phyllis Neilson-Terry as 'Nell Gwynn' with a poster as background showing Julia Neilson in the role. by Miss Kate Chandler-Thomson F.R.S.A., V.P.R.M.S. Water colour, part gouache on vellum. Very sensitive to relected or full light. Otherwise permanent." (inscr. On label on verso. The name of the artist is printed and the Miss and ate of Kate have been crossed out.]
Provenance
Presented to the Garrick Club by Mrs Julia Nightingale, 2006
Other number
Gift 1059 [a sustantial collection of material chiefly relating to Fred Terry and his circle]
Julia Neilson had first played the role of Nell Gwynne at the Haymarket Theatre on 30th August 1900. Her daughter Phyllis first played the role whilst on tour in South Africa during 1927-28. She later appeared in the role at the Prince's Theatre in March 1934, and finally in December 1937, this time touring with Donald Wolfit's company.
