Collection Highlights
The Bulls and Bears in the Market
1879
1971.104
Oil on linen
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Luce Center
Costume: purple tights with feet
Object name
Costume: purple tights with feet
Date
1900-1920
Medium
Silk, celluloid buttons
Dimensions
Overall: 49 x 18 in. ( 124.5 x 45.7 cm )
Description
Purple silk footed tights with a buttoon fly and six celluloid suspender buttons along the waist.
Credit Line
Gift of Edmund B. Child
Object Number
1933.32d
Gallery Label
These tights were worn as part of a costume worn by Enrico Caruso when he performed the role of Des Grieux in "Manon Lescaut."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.