Ankle Decoration, Unknown Work, Men Dancers (set of four)
Costume
Identifier
C-469_1-4Date:
1930s
Description:
Four heel and ankle decoration. Worn as part of an unknown costume by members of Ted Shawn's Men Dancers.
Item Details:
The decoration consists of a piece of black fabric covering the heel and trimmed with gold painted wooden and plastic beads and orange cotton trim. Under the heel is a pad of brown canvas. Attached at either side of the ankle is a triangular shaped panel of black fabric trimmed with orange cotton trim and decorated with a gold painted gumnut and green feathers. From the point of the triangle a loop of elastic is attached which would have secured the item to the wearers foot.
C-469_1-2 Inside is inscribed the name Frank Delmar.
C-469_3 Inside is inscribed the name Mac (Wilbur McCormack).
Most likely worn with connected costume items. Photo 008413 depicts these costume elements.
Extent:
4
Medium:
Seed pod, Wood, Cotton, Feather, Plastic
Related Entities
Frank Delmar (worn by)
Wilbur McCormack (worn by)
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