March 27, 1947

Some may ask, who was Edy Craig (December 9, 1869 to March 27, 1947)? Ellen Terry, perhaps the leading actress of the 19th century, was her mother, and Edy spent her life in the theatrical milieu: as a producer, and directing, and designing costumes. She also participated in suffragism and avante garde circles, like those around the Golden Dawn group.

Clare Atwood, about whom we need to learn more, painted Edy and the wondrous result is below, titled "Edy in bed with her cat."



The cat is probably "Snuffles." Edy certainly had a cat with that name.