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British Country Scene - Girl and Horse
Colour lantern slide of a girl with a horse and foal.. Part of Box 197 Sayings, Boswell Collection. The Whip is a melodrama by Henry Hamilton (playwright) and Cecil Raleigh, first performed in 1909 at the Drury Lane Theatre in London. The plays original production had intricate scenery and spectacular stage effects, including a horse race and a train crash. The production would tour overseas and inspire a 1917 film by the same name. Date: circa 1890s
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This colour lantern slide depicts a tranquil British country scene featuring a young girl lovingly interacting with a horse and its foal. The idyllic rural setting transports us back to the late 19th century, around the 1890s, when the pastoral way of life continued to inspire artists and storytellers. The image is reminiscent of the traditional values and simple pleasures of the English countryside. This scene holds a special connection to the world of theatre, as it echoes the setting of the melodrama "The Whip," written by Henry Hamilton and Cecil Raleigh in 1909. First performed at the prestigious Drury Lane Theatre in London, "The Whip" was renowned for its intricate scenery and spectacular stage effects, including a horse race and a train crash. The original production, with its grandeur and excitement, captivated audiences and went on to tour overseas, inspiring a 1917 film adaptation by the same name. This lantern slide, a window into the past, offers a glimpse into the rich history of British theatre and the enduring charm of the countryside. As we gaze upon the girl and her horses, we are transported to a simpler time, where the beauty of nature and the magic of the stage came together to enchant and delight.
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