(Theatrical History) [Francis Wilson & De Wolff Hopper] A 11 1/2 x 10 in. color lithograph by Alfred J. Frueh (1880 – 1968) and dates to the early 1920s. Hopper (1858 – 1935), who was briefly married to gossip columnist Hedda Hopper, was best known for his recitations of “Casey at the Bat” and for his Gilbert and Sullivan roles. Wilson (1854 – 1935) was the first president of the Actor’s Equity Association. The only known joint appearance of Hopper and Wilson was in the 1921 revival of Erminie, in which Wilson had been featured in the original 1886 production. This appears to be an image inspired from that production.

Matted and framed, some light dampstains to bottom of mat, else very good to fine condition overall.

(EXA 3913) $500