"Ballet Theatre: 10th Anniversary Season," 1949-1950

Summary

Ballet Theatre -- now known as American Ballet Theatre (ABT) -- was formed in New York City in 1940. This program from their tenth anniversary season features some of their most prominent dancers, including Maria Tallchief -- a member of the Osage Nation and America's first prima ballerina. This program comes from the company's tour stop in Detroit.

Ballet Theatre -- now known as American Ballet Theatre (ABT) -- was formed in New York City in 1940. This program from their tenth anniversary season features some of their most prominent dancers, including Maria Tallchief -- a member of the Osage Nation and America's first prima ballerina. This program comes from the company's tour stop in Detroit.

Artifact

Program (Document)

Date Made

1949

Subject Date

1949-1950

Place of Creation

United States 

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

86.13.2.75

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Dorothy Guimaraes

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)
Red

Dimensions

Height: 9 in

Width: 6 in

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