Blank greetings card with envelope featuring:

Ira Aldridge NPG D7311

© National Portrait Gallery, London

by Miklós Barabás

Born and educated at the African Free School in New York, Aldridge came to Britain in 1824, and first appeared in the lead role of Othello at the Royalty Theatre in the east end of London the following year. In 1833 he made his West End debut playing Othello again at Covent Garden, replacing Edmund Kean. Audiences were positive but reviews were mixed on the idea of a black actor in such a prestigious role. Aldridge continued to perform around Britain, seeking out various... more

Card size: 125mm x 175mm

Images are printed in their original proportions, within a white border.