Harvard Theatre Collection of figurines

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Harvard Theatre Collection of figurines

1760-1957

http://id.lib.harvard.edu/ead/hou03342/catalog

Contains figurines, statuettes, and sculpted scenes relating to theatre and dance, particularly ballet. Numerous figurines specifically depict nineteenth century ballerinas, and further figurines relate to Shakespearean productions. Most of the figurines and sculptures relate to known actors and dancers, as well as known productions, though this is not always the case. The majority of the figurines appear to be from the nineteenth century, though there are some dated in the eighteenth and twentieth centuries. Many are undated.

300 linear feet (approximately 350 boxes)

eng, Latn

Houghton Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 11661890

Houghton Library

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