Columbia Anne Botticello in Dance Costumes
PhotographerPhotographed by
Unknown
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)
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 number2003.120.19 is inscribed on verso, in black ink: "Columbia Anne Botticello age 19 / Costume with Connecticut Historical Society"; lower right, in pencil: accession number
On View
Not on view
probably 1830-1840
