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Sidell Sisters in Show Boat
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The Sidell Sisters, Billie and Pierre, former students of the Kehl School of Dance in Madison, in a posed photograph from Florenz Ziegfeld's production of Show Boat. They are wearing two-piece sequined, jeweled, and beaded costumes created by Mrs. Leo Kehl and by their mother.
1928
DeBarron Studios
Publication Information
| Creator | DeBarron Studios |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1928 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 23 x 36 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Kehl School of Dance, Madison, Wisconsin, records, 1894-2015 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | PH M92-249.662 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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