Helena Modjeska as Juliet
ClassificationsPhotographs-cabinet cards
Subject
Madame Helena Modjeska Chlapowska
(1840 - 1909)
Photographer
Napolean Sarony
(Canadian, 1821 - 1894)
Datec. 1880
Made AtNew York, New York, United States, North America
MediumPhotographic print
Dimensions6 1/2 × 4 3/16 in. (16.5 × 10.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. William McPherson
Object number6517
DescriptionPhotograph of Madame Helena Modjeska, autographed and presented to Dona Refugio Pleasants, first wife of Judge Pleasants. Presented before 1888 (written in pencil on back of photo). Photo by Sarony, 37 Union Square New York.Modjeska played JULIET in this costume; in #32211 - object #16 she is shown in this costume for that role in PUTNAM'S MAGAZINE, The Lounger section. (Miss M. Refugio Carpenter died in 1888 and was the first wife of J.E. Pleasants - in 1890 he married Miss Adalina Brown.)
Autograph reads: "Dona Refugio Pleasant With the best wishes of Helena Modjeska".
On View
Not on view
early to mid 20th Century
