Blank greetings card with envelope featuring:

Lily Brayton as Marsinah in 'Kismet' NPG x131471

© National Portrait Gallery, London

by Rita Martin, published by J. Beagles & Co

Edwardian beauty, Brayton began her acting career with Benson's Shakespearean Company in 1896. Marrying the Australian actor Oscar Asche in 1898, both formed a celebrated partnership, appearing in Asche's own productions, notably The Taming of the Shrew (1904) and Kismet (1911). In 1904 they formed their own theatrical company, and in 1907 became co-managers of His Majesty's Theatre, London. They made two popular tours of Australia, but their biggest hit was with the musical comedy Chu Chin Chow. This ran for five years... more

Card size: 125mm x 175mm

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