Blank greetings card with envelope featuring:

Charles James Mathews as George Rattleton in 'The Humpbacked Lover' NPG D38321

© National Portrait Gallery, London

by Edward Morton, printed by Graf & Soret, published by John Mitchell, after Alfred Edward Chalon

A popular comic actor, like his father Charles Mathews; managed his own theatres, where he put on extravaganzas, comedies and farces, many written by himself. Known for his celebrated partnership with his first wife Madame Vestris (1797-1856) that began with stage appearances together in One Hour. During 1839-40, successes at Covent Garden included in The Beggar's Opera, The Merry Wives of Windsor and the role of Dazzel in Boucciault's London Assurance. In 1857, Mathews met his second wife, the actress Lizzie Weston,... more

Card size: 125mm x 175mm

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