Collection of three cabinet photos, individually signed by Edward Loomis Davenport, Henry Irving, and Richard Mansfield. In overall fine condition. Individual descriptions are as follows:
Edward Loomis Davenport: Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Davenport smirking and crossing his arms, signed at the bottom of the image in purple ink, “To my young friend L. P. Barrett, with best wishes of E. L. Davenport,” adding a date of 1876. Published by Landy of Cincinnati. Chipping to edges and slight irregular adhesion to inscription and signature, otherwise fine condition.
Henry Irving: Superb original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Irving in character as ‘The Vicar’ in Olivia, boldly signed in the lower border in black ink, “Henry Irving, 1894.” Published by Window & Grove of London. In fine condition.
Richard Mansfield: Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo by Sarony of New York, signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “Your obedient servant, Richard Mansfield, 1890.” In fine condition. RR Auction COA.