Object Details
- Description
- The gypsy robe is a symbol of good luck among Broadway chorus members, who call themselves "gypsies" because of the transient nature of their work. The opening night ceremony of passing a decorated dressing gown to a selected chorus member began in 1950 with a dancer named Bill Bradley. A gypsy robe is made of muslin, and bears designs representing the musical of each chorus member who receives it. When one robe is covered with decorations, it is retired and a new one is created. This robe reflects musicals produced on Broadway between 1995 and 1997.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Credit Line
- Actor's Equity Association
- 1995 - 1997
- ID Number
- 2001.0129.01
- accession number
- 2001.0129
- catalog number
- 2001.0129.01
- Object Name
- robe
- Physical Description
- textile (overall material)
- plastic (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 60 in x 45 in x 12 in; 152.4 cm x 114.3 cm x 30.48 cm
- Place Made
- United States: New York, New York City
- See more items in
- Culture and the Arts: Entertainment
- Popular Entertainment
- National Museum of American History
- depicted
- Musical Theater
- Record ID
- nmah_742953
- GUID (Link to Original Record)
- https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a1-3a96-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
