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Janette Steer

Today's Sepia Saturday theme is 'Theatre', so I thought this picture (one of my many, growing collection of signed actress pictures from the early 20th Century) was perfect. Janette Steer was a Victorian actress who moved to London from the United States in 1893. She was well known for playing Hamlet and for being a militant feminist and suffragette- she was a close friend of the Pankhurst family and socialised with many of the suffragette actresses such as Ellen Terry. Interesting lady!

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'Ever your friend, Margaret.'

The elegant golfer

Gertie in a kilt

It's Burn's Night, I thought this picture was fitting!

'Plain Seasickness'

When I saw the caption written on the back of this photo and the looks on these girls' faces, I had to buy it!

Hat and gloves

Miss Phyllis Dare in a kimono

Girl Scout

The original photo on Sepia Saturday was a photo of a girl with a doll. I didn't have anything like that, but I do have this!  Pretty sure she's not a Guide or a Brownie, but I could be wrong!

The Big Day

I have no idea what ceremony these people are taking part in, but would love it if someone could enlighten me. I would guess maybe a wedding, but I could be wrong. Let me know!

A grand old dame

This lady looks like she is modelling herself on Queen Victoria- and look at that tiny waist! Corsets had a lot to answer for!

All girls together

A day in the countryside

The Knitter

Beachcombers

Rebecca Walters, c1905

This lovely lady comes courtesy of my friend Lucy- whose family photo album I envy tremendously!

Best friends

Taking a break

In the countryside

Nellie

Serious family picture

Mabel, 1919

'With kindest regards to Pollie, from Mabel. July 1919'

A Victorian family with their dog

Picnic

With love, Gladys

Ringlets

Brilliant Spectacles!

Visiting Day!

There's no clue given as to whose visiting day it is, but my guess would be the nun.

Gorgeous