The Sign of the Cross by Wilson Barrett
Promotional postcard for The Sign of the Cross by Wilson Barrett. First produced Grand Theatre, Leeds, 26th August 1895 and Lyric Theatre, 4th January 1896. One of R, C. Carter's series of drawings of show business personalities. The star Wilson Barrett is shown as the Roman prefect who becomes a Christian martyr. The play's Christian theme brought a new audience to the theatre
Picture No
11784399
Media ID
46883275
Size
3213px x 4724px
(2.0MB)
Credit
© The Michael Diamond Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
promotional postcard
Date
1896
