{"product_id":"jean-forbes-robertson-country-life-magazine-portrait-september-7-1929","title":"Jean Forbes-Robertson Country Life Magazine Portrait September 7 1929","description":"\u003cp\u003eJean Forbes-Robertson, Mrs James Hamilton Country Life Magazine Portrait, Frontispiece, September 7 1929. LXVI No. 1703\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe featured frontispiece this week is a portrait of \u003cstrong\u003eMrs. James Hamilton\u003c\/strong\u003e, formerly \u003cstrong\u003eMiss Jean Forbes-Robertson\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose marriage took place on August 31st.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdentity:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eJean Forbes-Robertson\u003c\/strong\u003e (1905–1962), a celebrated English stage actress known for her distinctive presence and versatility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStage Career:\u003c\/strong\u003e She was a prominent Shakespearean actress and became widely admired for her long-running portrayal of \u003cstrong\u003ePeter Pan\u003c\/strong\u003e in London between 1927 and 1935.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarriage:\u003c\/strong\u003e She married \u003cstrong\u003eJames “Hamish” Hamilton\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1929. He was an Olympic rower and later the founder of the renowned \u003cstrong\u003eHamish Hamilton\u003c\/strong\u003e publishing house. The marriage ended in divorce in 1933.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e She was the daughter of \u003cstrong\u003eSir Johnston Forbes-Robertson\u003c\/strong\u003e, a distinguished Shakespearean actor-manager, and \u003cstrong\u003eLady Forbes-Robertson (Gertrude Elliott)\u003c\/strong\u003e, also a noted actress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLater Life:\u003c\/strong\u003e She later married actor and director \u003cstrong\u003eAndré van Gyseghem\u003c\/strong\u003e, with whom she had a daughter, \u003cstrong\u003eJoanna Van Gyseghem\u003c\/strong\u003e, who became a well-known actress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLegacy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remembered for her unique stage presence and enduring contribution to British theatre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an authentic original page from Country Life magazine, part of the iconic series often affectionately referred to as the “Girls in Pearls” portraits — elegant society images that captured a distinctive era of British publishing and portraiture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSize: Approximately 13.75 x 9 inches (35 x 23 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Very good for its age. As with all vintage magazine pages, light signs of handling or minor age-related blemishes may be present. Please review the large photo carefully for full condition details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis original Country Life Magazine frontispiece portrait forms part of The Old Map Shop’s curated archive of society portraits published between 1897 and 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Old Map Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52204295323941,"sku":"CL-2858","price":65.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1928\/5511\/files\/Jean-Forbes-Robertson-Country-Life-Frontispiece-1929.jpg?v=1775770098","url":"https:\/\/theoldmapshop.com\/en-ch\/products\/jean-forbes-robertson-country-life-magazine-portrait-september-7-1929","provider":"The Old Map Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}