Photograph of Jean Turnure (later Mrs. John C. Mallory) costumed as an Egyptian princess

26 March 1883

Photograph from the 1883 Vanderbilt Fancy Dress Ball album, taken by Jose Maria Mora (Cuban, c. 1847-1926), depicting Jean Turnure (later Mrs. John C. Mallory) costumed as an Egyptian princess. Her costume was described in the New York Tribune: "A heavy white satin robe embroidered in gold with a sweeping train; long, flowing sleeves lined with cloth of gold; a low-cut corsage covered with ancient coins; a golden peacock with spreading wings as a headdress, from which depended a long veil train, fastened with gold chains; bangles, anklets and jewelry [...]"

American

photographic print

Mat window opening: 6.5 x 11 inches (16.5 x 27.9 cm)

Bequest of Harold S. Vanderbilt

PSNCA.H.018.39