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A costume sketch by Robert Ten Eyck Stevenson
A costume sketch by Robert Ten Eyck Stevenson (From Mahieu Costume Company) for an Oriental Nautch dancer, 1927 Date: 1927
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Broadway Dancer Eyck From Nautch Nightlife Stevenson Variety Vaudeville 1927
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This exquisite costume sketch by Robert Ten Eyck Stevenson, dated 1927, depicts an Oriental Nautch dancer, a popular entertainment figure during the Jazz Age in the United States. The 1920s, also known as the Roaring Twenties, was a time of cultural and social transformation, marked by new forms of entertainment, including vaudeville, variety shows, and Broadway productions. Robert Ten Eyck Stevenson, a renowned costume designer, created this design for the Mahieu Costume Company, a leading supplier of costumes for the American stage and theater. The intricate details of the sketch reveal the dancer's elaborate and ornate costume, featuring rich fabrics, bold patterns, and exotic embellishments. The dancer is depicted in a graceful pose, with one hand raised above her head and the other extended in front of her, holding a fan. Her headdress is adorned with intricate beadwork and feathers, adding to the overall allure and mystique of the Oriental Nautch dancer character. The Oriental Nautch dancer was a common sight in nightlife and entertainment scenes in New York City and other major American cities during the 1920s. These dancers, who performed traditional Indian or Middle Eastern dances, were often featured in cabarets, nightclubs, and burlesque shows. Their performances were a fusion of Eastern and Western styles, reflecting the cultural melting pot of the era. This stunning costume sketch by Robert Ten Eyck Stevenson offers a glimpse into the rich and diverse world of entertainment during the Jazz Age in America. It is a testament to the creativity and innovation of the time, as well as the enduring influence of cross-cultural exchange on the arts.
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