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The late Mrs. Glover, 1850. Creator: Unknown
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The late Mrs. Glover, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The late Mrs. Glover, 1850. In 1800, Julia Betterton gave her hand to Mr. Samuel Glover, said to be heir to a large fortune. This proved a fallacy. He was extravagant and unkind. After a few years they separated; the idle and dissolute husband leaving his exemplary and accomplished wife to rear and educate by her own industry eight children...When the burnt-out Drury-Lane company were performing at the Lyceum, Mrs. Glover joined them, and made her first appearance at that theatre, as Mrs. Oakley, on the 28th of September, 1810...We agree with a contemporary (the Sunday Times, whence are condensed the majority of these details) that, looking back to Mrs. Glover's "long and brilliant career upon the stage, we may pronounce her one of the most extraordinary women and accomplished actresses that have ever graced the profession of the drama". From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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This print depicts the late Julia Glover, an extraordinary and accomplished actress who defied adversity and graced the Victorian stage with her brilliance. Born Julia Betterton in the early 18th century, she captured the heart of Samuel Glover, who was rumored to be an heir to a vast fortune. However, this proved to be a falsehood as Mr. Glover turned out to be an idle and unkind husband. After a few short years, they separated, leaving Mrs. Glover to raise and educate their eight children through her own industry. Undeterred by her marital woes, Mrs. Glover made her theatrical debut at the Lyceum Theatre in London on September 28, 1810, under the stage name Mrs. Oakley. Her first appearance marked the beginning of a long and illustrious career on the British stage. The Sunday Times described her as one of the most extraordinary women and accomplished actresses to have graced the profession of drama. In this image, Mrs. Glover is depicted in the height of Victorian fashion, wearing a high-waisted dress with a voluminous skirt and a fashionable bonnet adorned with a ribbon and feather. The print, published in the Illustrated London News in 1850, is a testament to her enduring legacy as a trailblazing actress who defied her circumstances and captivated audiences with her talent. This engraving, from the esteemed collection of The Print Collector, offers a glimpse into the life of a remarkable woman who overcame adversity and left an indelible mark on the world of Victorian theatre.
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