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[Cleopatra snake girdle] [realia].

Modjeska, Helena, 1840-1909, former owner.; Winter, William, 1836-1917, former owner.
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Digital image(s) of Folger Shakespeare Library ART Inv. 1096

Title
[Cleopatra snake girdle] [realia].
Variant title
Informally known as: Snake belt
Created/published
[Paris, France], [late 19th or early 20th century]
Description
1 woven girdle : gold with jewels.
Associated name
Modjeska, Helena, 1840-1909, former owner.
Winter, William, 1836-1917, former owner.
Note
Flexible woven gold girdle in the form of a serpent with a jeweled head. Hook under the head allows it to be attached to a bodice. Hidden clasp allows it to be placed around the waist. Can be coiled up for ease of storage and display.

Made for Helena Modjeska in Paris, and worn by her as Cleopatra.

Given to William Winter by Mme. Modjeska in 1903.
Exhibited
Washington, D.C., Folger Shakespeare Library, 2016. America’s Shakespeare.
Linked resources
Digital image(s) of Folger Shakespeare Library ART Inv. 1096
Place of creation/publication
France.

Call number
ART Inv. 1096 (realia)