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!

'Ever your friend, Margaret.'

The elegant golfer

Hat and gloves

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

Rebecca Walters, c1905

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

Best friends

In the countryside

Nellie

Mabel, 1919

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

A Victorian family with their dog

Picnic

Ringlets

Brilliant Spectacles!

Preston sweethearts

I know it's unusual to see a man on this blog, but I couldn't resist this picture- I think they are a gorgeous couple and this photo was taken in Preston, Lancashire where I went to university. I always wonder what happened to these war-time couples after the war ended; I like to think he took a copy of this with him  to the front.

Brenda as a bridesmaid

The girl on the left is my husband's Nan. I think she makes a gorgeous bridesmaid!

Cruising