Prodgers

Research Status: Basic Last Updated: 2025-07-06 Diary Coverage: Up to 1874-04-23

Identity

English person in Nice social circles, known for participating in theatrical presentations and public pranks. Later revealed to be "la Prodgers" - a woman of questionable social standing.

Diary References

1874

• February 7: Part of group with Lewin presenting massive bouquet to Vigier after "Hernani."
• March 1: Subject of "adorable" bet where Emile d'Audiffret carries Prodgers on shoulders down entire Promenade des Anglais. When Prodgers falls, stays frozen in position until Audiffret picks them back up. Marie adores both for this prank.
• April 23: "La Prodgers" mentioned with Durand as example of those not received in Paris society but tolerated in Nice.

Context

• English name suggests British origins
• Theater patron and cultural participant
• Willing participant in public pranks
• Part of young social set that includes Audiffret
• Marie's delight in the prank shows her appreciation for youthful high spirits
• The bet represents the playful side of Nice society
• Later revelation: "la Prodgers" indicates female with questionable reputation
• Nice's looser social standards allow reception
• Would not be received in Paris society

Related Entries

• #Durand - Similar social status
• #Audiffret - Prank partner

Research Notes

• Gender ambiguity in earlier references
• British expatriates of dubious reputation
• Social acceptance Nice vs Paris