Photograph of Gaby Deslys
Photography
Inventory number
2020.11.27.2.PH.CI.C1919.GB
Author:
Foulsham & Banfield (British, 1906 - ca 1921)
Description
Portrait of a woman known as Gaby Deslys, born Marie-Elise-Gabrielle CAIRE (1881 – 1920), a singer and actress during the early 20th century, sitting in a photographer studio on the wooden chair posing in a long evening gown consisting of a silk satin dress with transparent sleeves decorated on the bodice with the stylized flowers. The lady is wearing a long pearl necklace and a pair of medium heel pumps.
Materials
Analog photography
Cardboard
Origin
circa 1919
London, England
Dimensions
Length : 20.5 cm
Height : 30.5 cm
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Photograph of Gaby Deslys