Lillie Langtry cabinet cards
Lillie Langtry (née Emilie Charlotte Le Breton) was born in 1853 in Jersey After moving to London with her husband, Edward Langtry, she became known for her beauty with her likeness appearing in magazines and for sale as prints and in paintings by leading artists, including Millais. She gained notoriety in the late 1870s when she became the mistress of Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII). After the break-up of her marriage she began a career as an actress, touring the UK and America during the 1880s.
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Photographed by W&D Downey, early-mid 1880s
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Photographed by W&D Downey, mid-1880s
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Photographed by Sarony, 1882
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Photographed by Elliott and Fry, 1880s
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Photographed by Boyd, 1880s
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Photographed by Chancellor
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Photographed by W&D Downey, early-mid 1880s
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Photographed by Lafayette
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Photographed by Alexander Bassano
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Photographed by W&D Downey
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As Lady Ormond in 'Peril', 1885. Photographed by by W&D Downey.