Cleopatra costume collar worn by Lauren Anderson: Museum Object and Cultural History

The object in the museum catalogue

The collar for a Cleopatra ballet costume worn by Lauren Anderson for the Houston Ballet Company. The collar is a deep red color with metallic red threads. There is a shiny gold appliqué on the collar in varying shapes, including loops and swirls. There are several openings in the appliqué where the red base can be seen. In each of the areas of red there is a pearl attached. The inside of the collar is black mesh. There is a piece of metallic gold mesh with a wider weave attached at the back. There is a black hook and eye clasp to fasten the collar.

Materials, dates and provenance

• Date: 2000
• Designed by: Judanna Lynn, American
• Worn by: Lauren Anderson, American, born 1965
• Used by: Houston Ballet Company, American, founded 1955
• Type: collars (neckwear)
• Medium: tulle, pearl, sequin, and metal thread
• Dimensions: H x W (closed): 2 1/2 × 9 1/2 in. (6.4 × 24.1 cm)
• Place used: Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
• Topic: African American
• Topic: Ballet
• Topic: Clothing and dress
• Topic: Costume
• Topic: Costume design
• Topic: Dance
• Topic: Design
• Object number: 2019.19.4
• Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Houston Ballet
• Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

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