Gordon Anthony Ballet and Theatrical Photograph Albums, 1935-1946

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Gordon Anthony Ballet and Theatrical Photograph Albums, 1935-1946

Gordon Anthony was born James Gordon Dawson Stannus (1902-1989) in Wicklow, Ireland. His photographs during the ballet revival in England in the 1930s helped the Royal Ballet obtain international prominence. His books include (1950), (1951) and (1975). The collection consists of 8 large albums of photographs and clippings of British ballet and stage by Gordon Anthony as well as 400 original photographic prints. Margot Fonteyn Alicia Markova A Camera at the Ballet: Pioneer Dancers of the Royal Ballet

8 oversize boxes

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