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Gift of Columbia Anne Botticello, 2003.120.18, Connecticut Historical Society, Copyright Not De…
Columbia Anne Botticello in Dance Costumes
Gift of Columbia Anne Botticello, 2003.120.18, Connecticut Historical Society, Copyright Not Determined.

Columbia Anne Botticello in Dance Costumes

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Columbia Anne Botticello American, 1927 - 2021
Dateabout 1950
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver prints on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 6 3/4 x 4 1/2in. (17.1 x 11.4cm)
Sheet (height x width): 7 x 5in. (17.8 x 12.7cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Columbia Anne Botticello
DescriptionTwo portraits of a young woman wearing two different ballet costumes. In 2003.120.18 she is wearing a white tutu, headpiece, and toe shoes, and is standing on point, with her wrists crossed. In 2003.120.19 she is seated on a bench putting on her toe shoes. Her cosume is decorated with tulle and ruching and appears to be made of satin. In both photographs she is wearing fingernail polish.
Object number2003.120.18-.19
Inscribed2003.120.18 is inscribed on verso, in black ink: "Columbia Anne Botticello age 18 / Picture taken on stage / Conn. Mutual Ins. where / I worked at the time. / costume with Connecticut Historical Society"; lower right, in pencil: accession number

2003.120.19 is inscribed on verso, in black ink: "Columbia Anne Botticello age 19 / Costume with Connecticut Historical Society"; lower right, in pencil: accession number
Subject Terms
    On View
    Not on view
    The First Appearance.
    Elijah Chapman Kellogg
    1850-1851
    The Bloomer Costume
    Elijah Chapman Kellogg
    1850-1851
    Caroline Curtis (Mrs. William Lawrence Jillson)
    Erastus Salisbury Field
    about 1835
    Grandpapa's First Lesson.
    E.B. & E.C. Kellogg
    1847
    Increase in the Family.
    E.B. & E.C. Kellogg
    1856-1857
    Miss Bloomer.
    Elijah Chapman Kellogg
    1850-1851
    Full Bloom.
    E.B. & E.C. Kellogg
    1857-1867
    Gift of Mrs. Stanley Edwards and Miss Mary Edwards, 1971.63.14.2  © 2011 The Connecticut Histor…
    probably 1830-1840
    Museum purchase, 1991.168.2, Connecticut Historical Society, Copyright Undetermined
    D. W. Kellogg & Co.
    1830-1840