Dudley Hardy (1866-1922)A GAIETY GIRL, 1894colour lithographic poster; signed in the plate mid-left with letters of the printer, “Waterlow & Sons Ltd., Lithographers, London/ Copyright - Registered” in the plate lower left., Folded in the middle, stains and creases. Under a mat, not examined outside the frame. Framed., Image 29.25 x 19.25 in — 74.3 x 48.9 cmProvenance:Marianne Friedland Gallery, Toronto gallery label verso;Private Collection, TorontoNote:Poster advertising a production of the musical comedy by "Owen Hall” (pseudonym of Jimmy Davis), a British musical comedy that ran for over 400 London performances before its Broadway debut and world tour. This is one of several designed by the artist, each featuring a different “Gaiety Girl.”Estimate: $150—250