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Theodora Empress of Byzantium, 1918

 Item
Identifier: D018.01.0006.00016

Abstract

Ruth St. Denis performs as ''Theodora, Empress of Byzantium'' in 1918.

Dates

  • 1918

Rights and Usage Statement

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Extent

1 Items (photograph)

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

Series 1 contains Buckley's research on Ruth St. Denis, including her dissertation, photographs, and audio tapes.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

8 x 10 inches black and white

General

Title from back of potographic print.

Inscription and Marks

Stamped on back of photographic print: ''Ruth St. Denis, whose flair for the east and all oriental art and folk lore has set her apart in the art life of America is here seen as the Empress of Byzantium. She has met with great success in the orient with her costuming of native dances and will bring to America in this new program of 1927 a wealth of new colors, fabrics, jewelry, and stage settings.'' Written on back of photographic print: ''Teodara Emporess of Byzantium, 1918.''

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository

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