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An autographed copy of a programme for a performance by Vesta Tilley, 1919
Vesta Tilley (1864 - 1952) was an English male impersonator. She was the foremost male impersonator of the day and was frequently compared with Julian Eltinge, the foremost female impersonator. Her most famous songs were Burlington Bertie and Following in Father's Footsteps. Her autobiography, Recollections of Vesta Tilley was published in 1934. She was born Matilda Alice Powles in Worcester in 1864 and died in London aged 88. Her married name was Lady de Frece.