Costume Design for Seventh Ballet Girl (French) Aged 60, from the play "Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines"

1901
Not on view
Design for the costume for 'Seventh Ballet Girl (French) Aged 60' for the play 'Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines'. 'Seventh Ballet Girl' is displayed in three-quarter view facing left. She is wearing a green tartan dress combined with black velvet trimmings, and a black vest. She is wearing a tight bodice with a Victorian bouffant skirt. She wears a white hat with pheasant feathers, red gloves, and matching purse and shoes.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Costume Design for Seventh Ballet Girl (French) Aged 60, from the play "Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines"
  • Artist: Percy Anderson (British, 1850/51–1928 London)
  • Date: 1901
  • Medium: Watercolor over graphite
  • Dimensions: Overall: 11 1/2 x 8 5/8 x 1 3/16 in. (29.2 x 21.9 x 3 cm)
  • Classifications: Drawings, Ornament & Architecture
  • Credit Line: Gift of Frank Cambria, 1960
  • Object Number: 60.588(18)
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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