Collection Highlights
Indenture of Peter van Dyck and Cornelia, his Wife, Documenting the Administration of Margrieta van Varick's Estate
Date:
September 4, 1719
Object Number:
MSS.VanCortlandtPapers.vanDyck
Medium:
Pen and ink on paper, wax
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Museum Collections
Costume: purple tights with feet
Object Number:
1933.32d
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.
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."
Credit Line:
Gift of Edmund B. Child
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
