Postcards of 'La Milo' [i.e. Pansy Montague], ca. 1906

PXB 479

fonds

Sydney : States Publishing Co., [ca. 1906]

Graphic Materials, Photographs, Prints

915752

6 photomechanical prints - postcards, duotone - 13.8 x 8.6 cm

'La Milo' or 'The Modern Milo' were the stage names of the pose plastique performer Pansy Montague. She first appeared on stage at the Alexandra Theatre in Melbourne ca. 1900. In 1905, 'The Modern Milo' presented a 'Fac-simile of Ancient and Modern Statuary and Sculpture' in a series of poses plastiques for Harry Rickards's variety theatres. In 1906 she went to England where under the name 'La Milo' she began a long theatrical career.

Reference:
Dictionary of Australian Artists Online. http://www.daao.org.au/ (accessed 31 December 2010)

A series of six postcards, produced in an early duo-tone process, showing 'La Milo' in a variety of poses. In some of the postcards she appears semi-nude. She is draped in a sheer piece of fabric which is draped in a different way in each photograph. In some of the photographs a blossom tree and branches are used as props.

Out of copyright: Created before 1955

Postcards titled 'La Milo'

Dated by Curator of Photographs, Mitchell Library, November 2010