Edwardian Postcard Miss Vesta Tilley Philco 3149E

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Edwardian Postcard Miss Vesta Tilley Philco 3149E

Elegant Edwardian portrait of famed male impersonator Vesta Tilley, captured in fur-trimmed costume during the golden era of British music hall performance.

Measurements: approx. 3 3/8 x 5 3/8 inches
Dates: not available
Condition: In decent vintage condition. Please inspect images for quality.
Internal notes: QC passed

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In the stillness of a sepia-toned studio, Vesta Tilley stands poised in lavish fur and feathered hat — an image exuding the restrained glamour of Edwardian theatre. Her expression is thoughtful, her gaze softly assertive, inviting us into the world of early 20th-century performance art and gender-bending stagecraft.

Published by The Philco Publishing Co., this postcard (Series 3149E) reflects the height of Vesta Tilley’s popularity as one of the most renowned male impersonators of the music hall era. Known for her refined stage presence and progressive persona, Tilley often played dashing male roles with such finesse that she became an icon of pre-WWI British popular culture. This real photographic postcard was part of a wider series celebrating theatrical stars and would have been cherished by fans of the day.

This preserved piece offers more than visual nostalgia — it embodies a moment of theatrical, cultural, and gender history worth safeguarding. Collecting such ephemera is a tribute to the lives and legacies that shaped performance and identity in Britain’s Edwardian age. A dignified addition to any collection of music hall memorabilia, Edwardian photography, or performing arts heritage.

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