Hetty Collection

Cinderella at the London Hippodrome
Cinderella, the first pantomime at the London Hippodrome, which received rave reviews. Top photographs show Hetty Chattel as the Prince, Ruth Lytton as Dandini and Amy Farrell as Cinderella

Hetty King music hall male impersonator 1883-1972
Hetty (Hettie) King (Winifred Emms) in pantomime costume as Aladdin. Seated on table. Elaborate hat with feathers, Chinese-style satin jacket with shorts, tights and satin shoes with large bow

George Lashwood music hall singer 1863-1942
George Lashwood, a singer, known as the ?Brummel of the Halls?. Admired by male impersonator Hetty (Hettie) King who copied his style of dress in some of her outfits. Date: circa 1900

Hetty Hamer, actress, theatrical studio portrait in pale satin draped gown, holding lilies. Date: 1895

Mabel Poulton in five Archibald Nettlefold films - Virginia's Husband, Troublesome Wives, Wild Cat Hetty, The Silent House, and The Lavender Lad Date: 1929

Dick Whittington at the London Hippodrome, 1903
Dick Whittington at the London Hippodrome in 1903. Top left, Dick and his sweetheart played by Ruth Lytton and Fanny Dango. Top right, Dick with his cat (played by Mr Fred Farren Jnr)

The Golden Princess & the Elephant Hunters, Hippodrome
Scene from The Golden Princess and the Elephant Hunters, the Christmas production at the London Hippodrome, with Miss Ened Hett as the princess and Hetty Chattell as the Silver Prince

Hetty learning to Knit (engraving)
959619 Hetty learning to Knit (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hetty learning to Knit)

Title page of Adam Bede by George Eliot, from an edition of her collected novels
536941 Title page of Adam Bede by George Eliot, from an edition of her collected novels published c1885. Adam Bede was first published 1859

Hetty Sorrel, beloved of Adam Bede, meeting the young squire Arthur Donnithorne in
536926 Hetty Sorrel, beloved of Adam Bede, meeting the young squire Arthur Donnithorne in the woods. Hetty has his child and is convicted of infanticide and condemned to death

Hetty At Her Toilette (engraving)
2812146 Hetty At Her Toilette (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hetty At Her Toilette)

Hetty in the dairy (engraving)
2812144 Hetty in the dairy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hetty in the dairy)

Slowly, while Dinah was speaking, Hetty rose, took a step forward, and was clasped in Dinahs arms (engraving)
725488 Slowly, while Dinah was speaking, Hetty rose, took a step forward, and was clasped in Dinahs arms (engraving) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Slowly)

Dinah and Hetty (engraving)
2808113 Dinah and Hetty (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dinah and Hetty.); © Look and Learn

Hetty Sorrel, sentenced to death for infanticide, comforted in prison by her Methodist
536934 Hetty Sorrel, sentenced to death for infanticide, comforted in prison by her Methodist preacher cousin, Dinah Morris

Mrs Poyser, wife of Hetty Sorrels farmer uncle, Martin Poyser
536931 Mrs Poyser, wife of Hetty Sorrels farmer uncle, Martin Poyser, with Squire Donnithorne, whose son Arthur seduced Hetty. Mrs Poyser is possibly George Eliots most successful comic character

"Dinah consoling Hetty in Prison, "by F J Williamson (engraving)
1099581 " Dinah consoling Hetty in Prison, " by F J Williamson (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Dinah consoling Hetty in Prison)

Adam Bede gives a rose to Hetty (colour litho)
2796688 Adam Bede gives a rose to Hetty (colour litho) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adam Bede gives a rose to Hetty)

Childrens Names: Gerald, Grace, Harry, Hetty (colour litho)
6023175 Childrens Names: Gerald, Grace, Harry, Hetty (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gerald, Grace, Harry, Hetty)

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Holger Schmidtke

Hetty King / Signed
HETTY KING Variety artiste and male impersonator, seen here in uniform

Hetty Sorrel, beloved of Adam Bede, meeting the young squire Arthur Donnithorne in the woods. Hetty has his child and is convicted of infanticide and condemned to death

Illustration by Cecil Aldin, Cock-O-Lorum. Showing a proud cockerel conducting a roll call of all his hens, and finding the independently-minded Hetty missing. Date: 1921

COOPER: DEERSLAYER, 1925. Hetty stopped paddling. Illustration by N.C. Wyeth to a 1925 edition of The Deerslayer by James Fenimore Cooper

INCOME TAX CARTOON, 1895. American millionaire Russell Sage, Hetty Green and George Gould tearfully pay their income taxes in this 1895 cartoon by F.B. Opper

HENRIETTA HOWLAND GREEN (1834-1916). Nee Robinson. American financier known as Hetty Green

Title page of Adam Bede by George Eliot, from an edition of her collected novels published c1885. Adam Bede was first published 1859

Mrs Poyser, wife of Hetty Sorrels farmer uncle, Martin Poyser, with Squire Donnithorne, whose son Arthur seduced Hetty. Mrs Poyser is possibly George Eliots most successful comic character

Lily Hanbury. Actress. Her extensive repertory included, Countess Wintersen in The Stranger; Hetty Preene in GR Sims Lights o London; and Petra in Ibsens Enemy the People

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Hetty, a name that echoes through the halls of London's rich theatrical history. From Cinderella at the iconic London Hippodrome to her captivating portrayal as Mabel Poulton in five Archibald Nettlefold films, Hetty Hamer was a force to be reckoned with on stage and screen. But Hetty's talent extended beyond acting alone. She shared the spotlight with renowned music hall singers like George Lashwood and even took on the daring role of male impersonator as Hetty King. From 1883 to 1972, she captivated audiences with her unique performances that challenged societal norms. In 1903, Hetty graced the stage once again in Dick Whittington at the London Hippodrome, leaving spectators spellbound by her enchanting presence. And it wasn't just traditional tales that captured her imagination; The Golden Princess & the Elephant Hunters brought an exotic twist to this historic venue. Yet amidst all these grand performances, there were moments of quiet reflection for Hetty. Learning to knit became a cherished pastime for this multifaceted artist, showcasing her dedication and attention to detail both on and offstage. Her impact reached far beyond entertainment circles too. As evidenced by Adam Bede's title page from George Eliot's collected novels, we see another Hetty Sorrel emerge – beloved by Adam Bede himself and entangled in a complex web of love and betrayal. Hetty may have been fictionalized or based on real-life figures throughout history, but one thing is certain: she left an indelible mark on London's theatrical landscape. Her legacy lives on through stories told onstage and pages turned in admiration of her immense talent.