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Loie Fuller

Photograph
late nineteenth century (photographed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Photographic portrait of the dancer Loie Fuller (1862-1928), late nineteenth century. The photograph appears to have been published to advertise a series of productions at the Lyric Theatre, including La Loie and Little Miss Nobody.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleLoie Fuller (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Photographic print on card
Brief description
Photographic portrait of the dancer Loie Fuller, taken by an unidentified photographer, late nineteenth century
Physical description
Photographic portrait of Loie Fuller. The photograph features a full length portrait of the dancer who is standing with both her arms upraised and outstretched. Her gaze is directed towards the viewer and she is wearing a long, pleated dress with a wide, long train which is floating out behind and around her.
Dimensions
  • Height: 16.3cm
  • Width: 10.7cm
Credit line
Given by the British Theatre Museum Association
Object history
Given to the British Theatre Museum Association by Miss Girling, May 1973.
Subject depicted
Summary
Photographic portrait of the dancer Loie Fuller (1862-1928), late nineteenth century. The photograph appears to have been published to advertise a series of productions at the Lyric Theatre, including La Loie and Little Miss Nobody.
Other number
1973/A/65 - BTMA accession number
Collection
Accession number
S.127-2016

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Record createdApril 22, 2016
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