S11, 37-18, 1880s, Cabinet Card, Helena Modjeska (1840-1909) Stage Actress
About 40 years old. Born Jadwiga Benda ; 12 October 1840 – 8 April 1909, known professionally as Helena Modjeska, was a Polish actress who specialized in Shakespearean. She was successful first on the Polish stage. After emigrating to the …..