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Breese, James L., at the Bradley-Martin Ball
Title
Breese, James L., at the Bradley-Martin Ball
Subject
bradley-martin
Description
James L. Breese, at the Bradley-Martin Ball, 1897. Costumed as the Duc de Guise, his outfit was embroidered in pearls and silver. According to reports, swords like Breese's gilt blade were a liability during dances, as few of the guests were experienced in carrying them.
Creator
Mark Sink
Date
1897
Rights
Public Domain
Relation
Photographs | Biographical | Guests / Entertainers
Format
image | jpeg
Medium
black-and-white photographs
Language
English
Type
StillImage
Coverage
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel -- 1890-1930
Temporal Coverage
1893 - 1928
Original Format
black-and-white photographs
Collection
Citation
Mark Sink, “Breese, James L., at the Bradley-Martin Ball,” Host to the World, accessed May 2, 2024, https://waldorfnewyorkcity.com/archive/items/show/535.