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Creation Date
1893
Description
A black and white photograph in the Diana Forbes-Robertson collection on her aunt, Maxine Elliott, an internationally renowned actress born in Rockland, Maine in 1868.
Information printed at the bottom of the photograph appears to read F. or L. Forbes, the name of a photography studio, and 574 Fifth Avenue, New York. The back reads, "Maxine Elliott, The Prodigal Daughter. American Theatre, 1893. 'Virginia Fleetwood.'" The costume provides an example of a fashion trend popular at various times in the 19th and 20th centuries known as a wasp waist, a style produced by a corset and girdle.
Rights and Access Note
Rights assessment remains the responsibility of the researcher. No known restrictions on publication. For information about the process and fees for obtaining higher resolution scans or another file format, contact Special Collections.
Recommended Citation
Requested credit line: Image courtesy of Special Collections, Raymond H.
Fogler Library, DigitalCommons@UMaine,
https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/spec_photos/198
Format
jpeg
Part Of
MS 181, Diana Forbes-Robinson collection on Maxine Elliott
Keywords
actresses, Maxine Elliott, theater, costumes, wasp waist
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