Ref NoMEL/PHO/A II : 576547
AltRefNo576547
CollectionMelville Theatre Collection
TitleSmall sepia tone photo printed on half a standard postcard. It shows Andrew Melville II aged 16 as Willie in an unknown play.
Date1897
Extent1 photograph
DescriptionScript of DRIVEN FROM HOME : typescript : MEL.1 : 599674. Similar postcard showing different scene from same play : MEL/PHO/A II : 576010
NotesPrevious reference number: UKC/MEL/PHO/A II : 576547
Previous number: PB 1
PhysicalDescriptionPostcard Print
Related PersonRalph, Rose, 1877-1927, actress, wife of Andrew Melville II, real name Emily Rosina Ralph
Melville, Andrew, 1882-1938, actor, theatre proprietor, also known as Andrew Melville II, real name Andrew Robbins
ContentNoteOver the picture in white "Yours truly Andy Melville".At the side of the picture in black ink "Reality. Touch her at your peril. I have a right to protect her. Love Andy".Written at right angles to the picture on the other side "Received yours late tonight. Am away? in the morning.- you know- Andy? "On reverse in black ink "Miss Rose Ralph.c/o Mrs Battye, 29,Barstow Square, Wakefield. The post card is postmarked "Stoke Newington, 2.15 am Fe 17".
CategoryPhotographs
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