Louis Henry letter and notes concerning Antonio Niccolini ballet sets
Overview
Letter and notes by Louis Henry concerning ballet sets by Antonio Niccolini.
Dates
- Creation: 1820
Creator
- Henry, Louis, 1766-1836 (Person)
Language of Materials
French
Conditions Governing Access
Open for research.
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Extent
.04 linear feet (1 volume)Letter accompanied by autograph manuscript notes for 12 ballets, all choreographed by Henry with sets designed by Antonio Niccolini; notes include title, description, composer, date, and description of the sets.
The recipient of the letter, Monsieur Benci, has not been identified.
Biographical / Historical
Louis Henry was a dancer and choreographer.
Antonio Niccolini was an Italian architect, scenic designer, and engraver.
The recipient of the letter, Monsieur Benci, is not further identified.
Arrangement
Arranged as received.
Physical Location
Harvard Depository
Immediate Source of Acquisition
2019MT-95. Purchased with funds from the Howard D. Rothschild Bequest, 2019.
Processing Information
Processed by Melanie Wisner, 2019.
- Title
- Henry, Louis, 1766-1836. Louis Henry letter and notes concerning Antonio Niccolini ballet sets, 1820 (MS Thr 1906): Guide
- Status
- completed
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard University
- Date
- 2019 July 18
- Description rules
- dacs
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou03224
Repository Details
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