ASTAIRE (Adele, Lady Charles Cavendish, 1896-1981, American dancer and entertainer, elder sister of Fred Astaire)

Fine signature "Adele Cavendish, (Astaire)", inscribed "Sincerely", on card 5" x 3½", no place, dated in pencil in another hand

In 1905 Adele Astaire had a successful vaudeville act with her younger brother, Fred Astaire. After 1917 they developed it into a celebrated adult career on Broadway and, beginning in 1923, on the London stage. Adele was the bigger and more charismatic star of the two during their time performing together.

Item Date:  1935

Stock No:  40424      £60

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