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Publication Information
| Creator | DeBarron Studios |
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| Date Created | 1928 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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Collection Information
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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The Sidell Sisters
The Sidell sisters strike a dramatic pose as Billie (Violet) stands with Pierre draped upside-down across her shoulders. The sisters performed at this time with Ziegfield Follies in New York City.
Sidell Sisters
1928
The Sidell Sisters in the Apache dance scene from Ziegfield's production of Show Boat. The Sidell Sisters were former students of Leo Kehl.
The Sidell Sisters in Elaborate Costumes
Billie Sidell, dressed as a man, poses with her sister, Pierre Sidell, who is sitting on her shoulder. They are wearing elaborate, ornate costumes.
Sidell Sisters
1927
The Sidell Sisters, Billie and Pierre, in a posed shot for their appearance in Florenz Ziegfeld's production of Show Boat.
Sidell Sisters in Show Boat
1928
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 sequ...
The Sidell Sisters in a Dance Pose
The Sidell sisters create a dramatic, elegant dance pose as Billie (Violet), who is standing, holds Pierre upside-down across her shoulders.
