Elsie Ferguson publicity still for "The Avalanche." | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Elsie Ferguson publicity still for "The Avalanche."

Elsie Ferguson publicity still for "The Avalanche." | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Standing looking back over her shoulder, Chichita (played by Elsie Ferguson) models a floor length black silk gown decorated with strings of black beads in a publicity still for "The Avalanche." Behind her are a chair and desk of Chinese design with a small statue of the Buddha on the desk. The French fashion house Callot Soeurs provided the costume.

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Standing looking back over her shoulder, Chichita (played by Elsie Ferguson) models a floor length black silk gown decorated with strings of black beads in a publicity still for "The Avalanche." Behind her are a chair and desk of Chinese design with a small statue of the Buddha on the desk. The French fashion house Callot Soeurs provided the costume.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:103538
Creation Date: 1919
Creator Name:Famous Players-Lasky
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Collection Name:WCFTR Film Title File
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:TF The Avalanche
Original Dimensions:8 X 10 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The front of the gown is shown in ID 103542.
SUBJECTS
Actresses
Silent films
Fashion
RIGHTS AND PERMISSIONS
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Reference Details
Location:Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin

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