1914 Print Portrait Nancy McIntosh Macintosh Singer Actress Opera Costume XMD5

"Miss Nancy McIntosh" This is an original 1914 black and white halftone print portrait of Miss Nancy McIntosh. McIntosh was an American-born singer and actress who performed mostly on the London stage. She is perhaps best known for creating the role of Princess Zara in Gilbert and Sullivan's Utopia, Limited in 1893. She became one of the last of W. S. Gilbert's actress proteges and continued her acting and singing career in Britain and America for several years. After McIntosh retired from the stage, she lived with Gilbert and his wife until Lady Gilbert's death in 1936 and eventually inherited Gilbert's estate, helping to preserve his legacy by selling his papers to the British Museum and leaving the remainder of the Gilbert estate to the Royal General Theatrical Fund.CONDITIONThis 99+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White