Fancy Ball at Villa Louis | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Fancy Ball at Villa Louis

Fancy Ball at Villa Louis | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Dousman family and house party guests dressed for a fancy ball. They are posed on the staircase and in the hall and are wearing fancy dress or costumes. One of the people towards the bottom steps is dressed in blackface. A large painting hangs on the left wall.
DESCRIPTION
Dousman family and house party guests dressed for a fancy ball. They are posed on the staircase and in the hall and are wearing fancy dress or costumes. One of the people towards the bottom steps is dressed in blackface. A large painting hangs on the left wall.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:118543
Creation Date: 1898
Creator Name:Unknown
City:Prairie du Chien
County:Crawford
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Villa Louis Collection
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:VLP25
Original Dimensions:11.5 x 7.625 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
"Photographer Graves has taken many fine gems of flashlight photographs of the interior of the beautiful home of Mrs. N. S. Dousman." —The Kickapoo Chief (Wauzeka WI) Sept. 30, 1897.
SUBJECTS
Interior decoration
Stairs
Painting
Chandeliers
Dwellings
Furniture
Mansions
Parties
Beards
Family
Hairstyles
Indoor photography
Men
Moustache
Women
Ethnic stereotypes
Coats
Costume
Dresses
Hats
Neckties
Suits (Clothing)

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