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Marie Lloyd music hall singer and comedienne 1870-1922
Marie Lloyd (Matilda Alice Wood) music hall singer and comedienne with a reputation for sauciness. In suggestive pose, hands on hips and showing petticoats. Small hat with cherries and holding two cherries between her teeth. Date: circa 1909
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Alice Cherries Comedienne Hands Hips Lloyd Marie Matilda Petticoats Pose Reputation Singer Suggestive Teeth
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Marie Lloyd: The Saucy Music Hall Star of the Early 20th Century This photograph captures the essence of Marie Lloyd (1870-1922), a renowned music hall singer and comedienne known for her saucy and suggestive performances. Born as Matilda Alice Wood, Lloyd rose to fame in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, becoming one of the most popular and controversial entertainers of her time. In this image, taken circa 1909, Lloyd is shown in a suggestive pose, with her hands on her hips and a mischievous smile playing on her lips. She wears a small hat adorned with cherries, adding to her playful and flirtatious image. The most intriguing detail, however, is the two cherries she holds between her teeth. This provocative gesture was a trademark of Lloyd's act, adding to her reputation as a daring and audacious performer. Lloyd's performances were a far cry from the prim and proper acts of her contemporaries. Her saucy humor and suggestive poses were scandalous for the time, often causing controversy and outrage. Despite this, Lloyd's popularity continued to soar, and she remained a beloved figure in the music hall scene for decades. This photograph is a testament to Lloyd's enduring legacy as a groundbreaking and influential entertainer. Her bold and daring performances paved the way for future generations of performers and challenged societal norms, making her a true icon of the music hall era.
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