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Old 05-06-2004, 06:10 PM
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Re: Paintings for tableaux vivants?

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Originally Posted by markj
Hi,

You may also want to look through the back pages of "Godey's Ladies Book" issues for the 1850's and 1860's. I remember at least one issue that actually carried a very detailed diagram showing how to set up a tableaux vivant. I have copied this and, if need be, can dig it up for your perusal and edification.

I think "Peterson's" and "Arthur's" magazines also discuss this pastime as well.

Regards,

Mark Jaeger
In the Jan. 1853 issue of Godey's were a number of tableaux vivants. Also, in the April, 1857, Mar., April, June and July, 1860, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, and December, 1863, January, February, and March, 1864, and teh November and December, 1865, issues of Godey's were tableaux vivants.
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