Photograph of Sylvia Cecil
Royal Photographers Bassano Ltd.
1920
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Royal Photographers Bassano Ltd.
1920
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This is a black-and-white photograph from 1920. It shows Sylvia Cecil, a singer and actress who worked with the famous D'Oyly Carte Opera Company. She played many roles during her time there, including Yum-Yum in *The Mikado* and Rose Maybud in *Ruddigore*. She left in 1921, then came back in 1930 for more performances. Check out more work by Bassano Ltd., Royal Photographers.