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Wilkin, Minnie Gladys Esther, 1901-1984: Photographic portraits of members of the Sling Camp Concert Party at Salisbury, England
- Date
- 1917-1919
- By
- Wilkin, Minnie Gladys Esther, 1901-1984
- Reference
- PAColl-10478
- Description
Mounted photographic portraits of members of the Sling Kiwi's concert party in costume for a variety of performances, 1917-1919. Collected by Gladys Wilkin, nee Ball.
Gladys Ball appears in all nine photographs and is identified on the rear of each mount. Five images are studio portraits, three are on a stage with flag backdrop [New Zealand flag with anchor instead of Southern Cross constellation], and one is taken outside a building. Identified photographers are H. C. Messer and Royal Studios, both of Salisbury, England.
Photographs depict performers in four different sets of costumes. In two photographs Ball poses as the love interest of a man [tramp?]; in one she sits on his knee, in the other she peers over a decorative folding screen. Group portraits of the concert party show performers dressed in a costume featuring berets and cravats; another costume features hoop earrings and tasselled hats; and in four images the performers wear costumes with ruff collars and checked pants [Pierrot? clown?].
A World War I military orchestra join the performers, in uniform and holding their instruments, in two photographs. In one image the performers hold up a banner reading "Slings' Kiwis".
Minnie Gladys Esther Wilkin (née Ball) was a member of the Sling Camp Concert Party, 1917-1919. She was known as Gladys.
Quantity: 9 b&w original photographic print(s) on mounts.
Physical Description: Mounted black and white photograph prints
Provenance: Valerie Ashford is the daughter of Gladys Wilkin.
- Additional description
Digital surrogates available on piece records.
- Use/Reproduction
- Please ask the Library for permission to reproduce items from this collection.
- Access restrictions
- Partly restricted - Please use surrogate in place of original
- Format
- 9 b&w original photographic print(s) on mounts, Gelatin silver prints, Group portraits, Mounted black and white photograph prints
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Copyright
UnknownStudio portrait of theatre scene
Date: [1917-1919]
From: Wilkin, Minnie Gladys Esther, 1901-1984: Photographic portraits of members of the Sling Camp Concert Party at Salisbury, England
Reference: PAColl-10478-1
Description: Mounted studio portrait of Gladys Wilkin, in costume, sitting on the knee of an actor who is also in costume [tramp?]. Taken by H.C. Messer (Salisbury, England) between 1917 and 1919. Quantity: 1 photograph(s) on mount. Physical Description: Mounted photograph print
Studio group portrait of theatre performers in costume
Date: [1917-1919]
From: Wilkin, Minnie Gladys Esther, 1901-1984: Photographic portraits of members of the Sling Camp Concert Party at Salisbury, England
Reference: PAColl-10478-4
Description: Mounted studio group portrait of theatre performers in costume. Taken by H.C. Messer (Salisbury, England) between 1917 and 1919. Men are gathered around seated women. All wear [sailor? navy?] themed costumes. Gladys Wilkins is second on the left (seated). Quantity: 1 photograph(s) on mount. Physical Description: Mounted photograph print
Group portrait of theatre performers in costume
Date: [1917-1919]
From: Wilkin, Minnie Gladys Esther, 1901-1984: Photographic portraits of members of the Sling Camp Concert Party at Salisbury, England
Reference: PAColl-10478-7
Description: Mounted group portrait of theatre performers in costume. Taken between 1917 and 1919, possibly by Royal Studios (Salisbury, England). Gladys Wilkin is fifth from the left. Costumes include ruff collars with men wearing checked pants and women wearing white skirts. A flag with an anchor and union jack on it hangs on the brick wall behind. Quantity: 1 photograph(s) on mount. Physical Description: Mounted photograph print
Group portrait of theatre performers in costume and military orchestra
Date: [1917-1919]
From: Wilkin, Minnie Gladys Esther, 1901-1984: Photographic portraits of members of the Sling Camp Concert Party at Salisbury, England
Reference: PAColl-10478-9
Description: Mounted group portrait of theatre performers in costume and military orchestra. Taken in Salisbury, England, by an unidentified photographer between 1917 and 1919. Gladys Wilkin is seated on a chair, fourth on the right. The women's costumes include long skirts, waistcoats, sleeved blouses, and headscarves. The men's costumes include tasselled floppy hats, loosley tied cummerbunds, and collared long-sleeved shirts. Both men and women wear large hoop earrings. Orchestra members wear military uniforms and hold their instruments (including a double bass, flute, clarinet, violin, viola, trombone, cornet, and snare drum). Quantity: 1 photograph(s) on mount. Physical Description: Mounted photograph print
Studio group portrait of theatre performers in costume
Date: [1917-1919]
From: Wilkin, Minnie Gladys Esther, 1901-1984: Photographic portraits of members of the Sling Camp Concert Party at Salisbury, England
Reference: PAColl-10478-3
Description: Mounted studio group portrait of theatre performers in costume. Taken by H.C. Messer (Salisbury, England) between 1917 and 1919. The women wear long skirts, waistcoats, sleeved blouses, and headscarves. The men's costumes include tasselled floppy hats, loosely tied cummerbunds, and collared long-sleeved shirts. Both men and women wear large hoop earrings. Gladys Wilkin is standing on the far left with her elbow resting on the back of a chair. Quantity: 1 photograph(s) on mount. Physical Description: Mounted photograph print
Group portrait of theatre performers in costume and military orchestra
Date: [1917-1919]
From: Wilkin, Minnie Gladys Esther, 1901-1984: Photographic portraits of members of the Sling Camp Concert Party at Salisbury, England
Reference: PAColl-10478-8
Description: Mounted group portrait of theatre performers in costume and military orchestra. Taken by Royal Studios (Salisbury, England) between 1917 and 1919. Gladys Wilkin is seated at the front, second on the right. Performer's costumes include ruff collars with men wearing checked pants and skull cups and women wearing white skirts. Orchestra members wear military uniforms and hold their instruments (including a double bass, flute, clarinet, violin, viola, and snare drum). A flag with an anchor and union jack hangs on the brick wall behind. Quantity: 1 photograph(s) on mount. Physical Description: Mounted photograph print
Studio group portrait of theatre performers in costume
Date: [1917-1919]
From: Wilkin, Minnie Gladys Esther, 1901-1984: Photographic portraits of members of the Sling Camp Concert Party at Salisbury, England
Reference: PAColl-10478-5
Description: Mounted studio group portrait of theatre performers in costume. Taken by H.C. Messer (Salisbury, England) between 1917 and 1919. Male and female performers wear checked pants and ruff collars and crouch on the ground. An unidentified man standing behind wears a top hat, bow tie, and three piece suit. Gladys Wilkin third from the left. Quantity: 1 photograph(s) on mount. Physical Description: Mounted photograph print
Studio portrait of theatre scene
Date: [1917-1919]
From: Wilkin, Minnie Gladys Esther, 1901-1984: Photographic portraits of members of the Sling Camp Concert Party at Salisbury, England
Reference: PAColl-10478-2
Description: Mounted studio portrait of Gladys Wilkin who is in costume and looking over a decorative screen at an actor below [a tramp?]. Taken by H.C. Messer (Salisbury, England) between 1917 and 1919. Quantity: 1 photograph(s) on mount. Physical Description: Mounted photograph print
Group portrait of theatre performers in costume
Date: [1917-1919]
From: Wilkin, Minnie Gladys Esther, 1901-1984: Photographic portraits of members of the Sling Camp Concert Party at Salisbury, England
Reference: PAColl-10478-6
Description: Mounted group portrait of theatre performers in costume. Taken by H.C. Messer (Salisbury, England) between 1917 and 1919. Gladys Wilkin is second from the left. Costumes include ruff collars with men wearing checked pants and women wearing white skirts. One man wears overalls and carrys a lamp and another man holds a flag. The space is possibly a stage. A flag with a anchor and union jack hangs on the brick wall behind. Quantity: 1 photograph(s) on mount. Physical Description: Mounted photograph print