Portrait of Florence O'Denishawn

Portrait of Florence O'Denishawn
Inventory
Collection Number: 
17661
Building: 
Central Library
Current Location: 
Storage Room 303
Floor: 
Lower Level/Vault
Object Description
Artist: 
Orval Hixon
Artist Dates: 
1884 -1982
Artist Nationality: 
American
Object Type: 
Photograph
Details: 
The image seen here is a sepia toned photograph of post-silent era screen star, Florence O'Denishawn.
Framed: 
Yes
 - Glass
Length: 
25 inches
Width: 
1 inch
Height: 
31 inches
Description: 

There is some uncertainty about how California-born Florence Andrews (1887-1991) became Florence O'Denishawn, but most attribute her name change to a misprint of "Florence of Denishawn," the renowned dance school. The name stuck even as O'Denishawn moved on to shows like the Ziegfeld Follies, and wherever she appeared, she helped ensure the legacy of her original teachers. In this image, the curtain offsets the mystery and allure of the scantily-clad O'Denishawn while also framing the scene as a stage performance.

Reproduce the Work in Library publications/publicity, including film or videotape: 
Yes
Make slides or videotapes for educational use: 
Yes
Permit the general public to photograph the work : 
Yes