Women / Persons ~ P09620
Gertrude Mahon
Alternate Names:
- Bird of Paradise
- Gertrude Tilson
Gender: Female
Life Dates: ca. 1752 - 1808
Types:
- Beauty, celebrated
- Celebrity for other than performance
- Mistress of aristocrat
- Performer, actress
Note: Courtesan, born into wealthy family--fall from grace after being left by her husband, attempted acting career eclipsed by her celebrity--personal exploits garnered press, called the "Bird of Paradise" due to her preference for brightly colored fashions.