Peg Woffington as Phebe Greetings Card
Blank greetings card with envelope featuring:
Peg Woffington as Phebe NPG D4879
© National Portrait Gallery, London
by and after Peter van Bleeck
Irish actress, known as 'Peg' Woffington, who took leading roles in Dublin and London, c.1737-57. 'Peg' was supreme in comic parts but was also celebrated for her Shakespearean roles. She was known for her bitter rivalries with other actresses (she stabbed Mrs Bellamy during a performance) and for her supposed love affairs, most notably with David Garrick who wrote 'My Lovely Peggy' and other songs for her.
Card size: 125mm x 175mm
Images are printed in their original proportions, within a white border.










