On View
Taking the Stage Gallery
Exhibition
Taking the Stage
Designed by
Lynn, Judanna, American
Worn by
Anderson, Lauren, American, born 1965
Used by
Houston Ballet Company, American, founded 1955
Date
2000
Medium
synthetic fiber, metallic paint, metal thread, and plastic
Dimensions
H x W (h: top of snake to bottom of beads; w: closed): 9 × 6 in. (22.9 × 15.2 cm)
Description
A snake headband from a Cleopatra ballet costume. The headband features a gold pliable band with braided metallic gold threads around it. The back of the headband appears to have been previously attached with thread but is now separated. The braided metallic thread forms the shape of a snake's head in the front of the headband. The snake's head sticks up from the rest of the headband and has two clusters of small red beads for eyes. There are three strands of beads hanging down from either side of the headband. The beads vary in size and shape and are gold and turquoise in color.
Place used
Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Clothing - Costume
Type
headbands (headgear)
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
2019.19.5
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52a3afe61-0b6d-48ee-856c-15ac330be4c1

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