Balkas
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Item data
Title
Balkas
Collection
Wallach Division Picture Collection
Stage Costume
Names
Falk, B. J. (Benjamin J.), 1853-1925 (Photographer)
Date / Origin
Date Issued: 1911-06-27
Library Location
The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Picture Collection
Shelf locator: PC STAG
Subjects
Costumes
Reicher, Hedwig
Actresses
Tableaux
Sheba, Queen of
Genres
Notes
Statement Of Responsibility: "The Falk Studio 14 and 16 West 33rd St. N.Y."--printed on mount. "© Falk N.Y."--inscribed on negative.
Date: Copyright date: 1911-06-27
Physical Description
Silver printing-out paper prints
Extent: 19 x 10 cm on board mount 21.5 x 10.5 cm
"Jun. 27, 1911 © Cl. J157025"--stamped on verso.
Abstract
Hedwig Reicher in the role of Balkis, or the Queen of Sheba, one of a series of tableaux vivants showcasing famous female characters from history, accompanied by dialogue, music and dance, collectively titled "Daughters of dawn : A lyrical pageant or series of historic scenes for presentation with music and dancing." Dramatic dialog by Bliss Carman and Mary Perry King.
Identifiers
NYPL Catalog ID (bnumber): b17517425
Barcode: 33333159480066
Universal Unique Identifier (UUID): f926f340-c563-012f-a1bc-58d385a7bc34
Rights
The copyright and related rights status of this item has been reviewed by The New York Public Library, but we were unable to make a conclusive determination as to the copyright status of the item. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use.
Type Of Resource
Date Issued
1911-06-27
Cite this item
MLA format
The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Picture Collection, The New York Public Library. "Balkas" The New York Public Library Digital Collections. 1911. https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/f926f340-c563-012f-a1bc-58d385a7bc34
APA format
The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Picture Collection, The New York Public Library. (1911). Balkas Retrieved from https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/f926f340-c563-012f-a1bc-58d385a7bc34
Chicago/Turabian Format
The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Picture Collection, The New York Public Library. "Balkas" New York Public Library Digital Collections. Accessed November 14, 2025. https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/f926f340-c563-012f-a1bc-58d385a7bc34
Wikipedia citation
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