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Vesta Tilley / Piccadilly
VESTA TILLEY Music hall entertainer, best known for her male impersonations, singing Algy, the Piccadilly Johnny (with the little glass eye)
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Photo Mug
Introducing the Media Storehouse Photo Mug, a unique and personalized way to start your day. Featuring the iconic image of Vesta Tilley, the renowned Music hall entertainer, in her signature role as "Piccadilly Johnny" from Mary Evans Picture Library's extensive collection at Mary Evans Prints Online. This high-quality mug showcases the captivating black and white photograph with vibrant colors, ensuring your favorite image stands out. Perfect for tea or coffee breaks, these sturdy mugs are a thoughtful gift for any occasion or a delightful addition to your own collection. Bring a smile to your face every morning with this charming and nostalgic mug.
A personalised photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 9.6cm high x 8.1cm diameter (3.8" x 3.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures the legendary music hall entertainer, Vesta Tilley, in the role of "Algy, the Piccadilly Johnny," one of her most famous male impersonations. Dressed in a dapper top hat, tailcoat, and monocle, Tilley exudes confidence and charisma as she sings into the microphone with a cross-legged pose. The late 19th century image transports us back in time to the golden age of music halls, an era of live entertainment that predated cinema and television. Vesta Tilley, born Matilda Powles in London in 1864, was a prolific and innovative performer known for her male impersonations. Her ability to convincingly portray male characters in song and dance acts was a sensation, and she often performed with her sister, Bessie Bellwood, as the duo "Tiller and Bell." Tilley's popularity reached new heights with the introduction of the microphone, which allowed her to reach larger audiences and showcase her powerful voice. The little glass eye that Algy, the Piccadilly Johnny, wears in this photograph adds an intriguing element to Tilley's performance. It is said that she wore a glass eye as part of her act to create a more authentic male appearance. This image, taken in the early 20th century, is a testament to Tilley's talent and her ability to captivate audiences with her unique brand of entertainment. This photograph is a precious piece of music hall history, offering a glimpse into the past and reminding us of the rich cultural heritage of live performance. It is a reminder that the art of entertaining an audience, whether through song, dance, or impersonation, has the power to transport us to another time and place.
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