Item 7: Gertrude Elliott's season

Accession Number PUBS002/002/001/005/007
Collection number Souvenirs 2 2/1/5/7
Collection type Published Collection
Record type Item
Item count 1
Measurement Overall: 14.9 x 22.4cm
Object type Souvenir
Maker Unknown
Place made United Kingdom: England, Greater London, London
Date made 1918
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Copying Provisions Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required.
Description

Souvenir program for a theatrical performance during the First World War. This program is for a performance of the play 'Eyes of Youth', at St. James's Theatre during Autumn 1918. The program features details of the performance together with advertisements for a variety of products. The cover of the program is illustrated with a photograph of the actress Gertrude Elliott whose married name was Lady Forbes-Robertson. The program has been signed by Edward White Moncrieff of the 45th Infantry Battalion, Australian Imperial Force.