This part of the exhibit collects archival material that refers to the romantic relationship between Rosalie Sully and Charlotte Cushman.
Rosalie Sully
Cushman mentions that Rosalie Sully is affected by a scandal involvng a "beastly woman" (Cushman to Mary Cushman, April 17, 1845)
Charlotte Cushman laments "restrained expression" (Cushman to Rosalie Sully, Glasgow, Nov 30)
Charlotte Cushman confesses her love (Nov 21, no year)
Rosalie is heart-broken since the two had to go separate ways. To show her love, she is still wearing a ring and bracelet that Cushman gave her last summer (May 11, 1845)
Charlotte Cushman's Diary, Jan-March 1844/1845
Cushman describes how strenuous her latest performance of Fazio has been as she had to contend with a "cold audience" (Nov 9, 1845)