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Young Ballerina

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Young ballerina of the Kehl School of Dance poses in her dance costume which was hand-designed by Kehl seamstresses. Satin ribbons tied around the ankles and socks, instead of tights, were the norm at this time.

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Physical Description

Format
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Dimensions
13 x 18 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH M92-249.580

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W01349M
Legacy ID
WHi 28883

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Kehl Students In Ballet Costumes

Three students at the Kehl School of Dance pose in ballet costume. From left to right: Jo Jean Kehl, Joan Batz, Jo Ann Kehl.

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Adagio Duet

An unidentified couple, students of the Kehl School of Dance, in ballet Adagio. Their costumes were made by Genevieve Kehl.

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Virginia Lee Kehl Mackesey of the Kehl School of Dance, poses in a ballet move.

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A young barefoot dancer from the Kehl School of Dance in Madison posed with a large globe. Props were often included in dance numbers choreographed by Leo Kehl and his father F. W. Kehl.

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