Manufacturer's proof of a souvenir Christmas card for 1902 featuring Mabel Hirst and Daisy Le Hay who were appearing in <i>A Country Girl</i>, Daly's Theatre, 1902. Photograph by Foulsham & Banfield; drawing by F.V. Poole

1902

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This is a 1902 drawing meant as a test run for a Christmas card. It shows two actresses from a hit London show, posed with sheet music. Frederick Victor Poole designed the card’s holly leaves and letters. The card was meant for fans of *A Country Girl*, a popular musical then playing at Daly’s Theatre. Poole trained in Paris and later taught art in Chicago. Look up Frederick Victor Poole next.