Napoleon Sarony

Before his death in 1896, Sarony was one of the most prolific theatrical photographers of his day. The three photographs displayed below are examples of his work, while the letter indicates that financial stability did not come easily in his business. In his letter to Ada Rehan, Sarony asks her to intercede for him regarding a payment from the renowned playwright and theatrical manager Augustin Daly, who is mentioned not only in Chapter XVI as the author of Under the Gaslight but also in Chapter XXXV of Sister Carrie: "Daly was producing King Lear.'"

At last her picture appeared in one of the weeklies. She had not known of it, and it took her breath. "Miss Carrie Madenda," it was labelled. "One of the favourites of The Wives of Abdul' company." At Lola's advice she had had some pictures taken by Sarony.

From Chapter XLIII of Sister Carrie

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Photograph of Mary Anderson
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New York: 1899
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signed and dated black and white Photograph of Mary Anderson
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Napoleon Sarony
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Photograph of Mrs. Patrick Campbell
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signed black and white photograph of Mrs. Patrick Campbell
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Napoleon Sarony
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Photograph of Ada Rehan
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New York: 1895
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black and white sepia tone Photograph of Ada Rehan, signed
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Napoleon Sarony
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Autograph letter signed to Ada Rehan
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New York, 1890s
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handwritten, Autographed letter signed by Napoleon Sarony to Ada Rehan
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Napoleon Sarony
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Napoleon Sarony

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