Photographs: PH1500

Title

Sarah Bernhardt

Subject

Bernhardt, Sarah

Dimensions

height: 15.5cm
width: 9cm

Inscription/signature

Printed on the front: "Sarah Bernhardt" "No.207. Dessin" Written on the front: "I have just seen her in/ Fedora and shall you in my next letter. Many thanks/ for yours. Kind regards"

Provenance

Donated to the Club in November 2022 by Mr Michael Gaunt

Other number

E0131

This is photographic postcard, depicts the French actress and manager, Sarah Bernhardt. She is shown full length, standing in front of some steps of an Indian palace. She wears a loose gown, richly ornamented with beads and jewels. On her chest rests the lotus brooch M0029, that was created specially for this role. At her feet is a Leopard skin rug. Bernhardt first played the role of Izeyl in the play of the same name in 1894. It was written for her by Morand and Sylvestre, and is about an Indian Courtesan who finds love and enlightenment through the meeting of a holy man.