Designed by
Lynn, Judanna, American
Worn by
Anderson, Lauren, American, born 1965
Used by
Houston Ballet Company, American, founded 1955
Date
2000
Medium
tulle, pearl, thread, metal, and metal thread
Dimensions
H x W (a- open): 3 × 10 in. (7.6 × 25.4 cm)
H x W (b- open): 3 × 10 in. (7.6 × 25.4 cm)
Description
A set of armbands for a Cleopatra costume worn by Lauren Anderson for the Houston Ballet Company. The armbands are composed of a tan colored sheer net fabric, with gold chain trim on both sides and a gold and has a design of three beaded flowers of metallic gold and white pearl beads through the center. The armbands have two sets of three metal snaps as closures.
Place used
Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Clothing - Costume
Type
armbands
Topic
Ballet
Clothing and dress
Costume
Costume design
Dance
Design
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Houston Ballet
Object number
2019.19.3ab
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52d70cfab-06eb-4a2a-8912-0b667e37dd4c

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