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Lola Montès. Carey sc - Public domain portrait engraving

Lola Montès. Carey sc - Public domain portrait engraving

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Marie Taglioni als Satanella in Satanella. Ballet in 3 Acten von Paul Taglioni (Musik von Pugni and Hertel): [Lithograph] Lith. Atel von Louis Veit

Marie Taglioni als Satanella in Satanella. Ballet in 3 Acten von Paul ...

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Rosita Mauri. - Public domain portrait engraving

Rosita Mauri. - Public domain portrait engraving

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Caricature, Le corps des ballets, public domain cartoon image

Caricature, Le corps des ballets, public domain cartoon image

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Thomas Rowlandson - [Microcosm of London]

Thomas Rowlandson - [Microcosm of London]

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opera polka, as danced by Mlle Carlotta Grisi & Mons. Perrot. Arranged by Signor Pugni. 8th edition. W. Sharp & Co. Lith.

opera polka, as danced by Mlle Carlotta Grisi & Mons. Perrot. Arranged...

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The musical bouquet. Come away to the glen. Cavatina. Composed by F. Lancelott.

The musical bouquet. Come away to the glen. Cavatina. Composed by F. L...

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Esmeralda images on 19th-century music covers

Esmeralda images on 19th-century music covers

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opera polka, as danced by Mlle Carlotta Grisi & Mons. Perrot. Arranged by Signor Pugni. 8th edition. W. Sharp & Co. Lith.

opera polka, as danced by Mlle Carlotta Grisi & Mons. Perrot. Arranged...

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celebrated polka dances. [Lithograph] Endicott's Lithy.

celebrated polka dances. [Lithograph] Endicott's Lithy.

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Ballet: Habit d'Africain., Dance

Ballet: Habit d'Africain., Dance

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Danceuse de l'opera - Drawing. Public domain image.

Danceuse de l'opera - Drawing. Public domain image.

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Mlle. Guimard dans le ballet du Navigateur.

Mlle. Guimard dans le ballet du Navigateur.

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Amalie Taglioni [facsimile signature].

Amalie Taglioni [facsimile signature].

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[Jeune éphésienne semant des fleurs (choeurs) dans Olimpie, tragédie lyrique, ballet du 3e acte].

[Jeune éphésienne semant des fleurs (choeurs) dans Olimpie, tragédie l...

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sylphide, Acte 2e: (décoration de Ciceri)

sylphide, Acte 2e: (décoration de Ciceri)

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La tarentelle. composée par Rossini dansée par Fanny Essler [sic] dans le ballet La tarentule et arrangée pour le piano seul par A. Fessy.

La tarentelle. composée par Rossini dansée par Fanny Essler [sic] dans...

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Ballet des Muses, allegorie, pour les menus plaisirs du Roi

Ballet des Muses, allegorie, pour les menus plaisirs du Roi

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Ballet: Unidentified ballet, Dance

Ballet: Unidentified ballet, Dance

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Costume de Melle. Noblet, rôle d'Edile (en Bohémienne) dans Astolphe et Joconde, ballet pantomime, Académie royale de musique

Costume de Melle. Noblet, rôle d'Edile (en Bohémienne) dans Astolphe e...

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Mlle Louise Pierson, artiste du théâtre de la porte St. Martin, rôle d'Ida dans le ballet de La laitière suisse

Mlle Louise Pierson, artiste du théâtre de la porte St. Martin, rôle d...

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Melle Rosati, dans Les boucaniers, ballet du 2e acte: [Lithograph by Alexandre Lacauchie] Lith. Destouches - Paris

Melle Rosati, dans Les boucaniers, ballet du 2e acte: [Lithograph by A...

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A collection of the most admired polkas by the most eminent European composers.: [Lithograph] On stone by Jas. Queen. P. S. Duval, Lith. Phila.

A collection of the most admired polkas by the most eminent European c...

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Ballet and opera images on 19th-century music covers

Ballet and opera images on 19th-century music covers

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Ballet and opera images on 19th-century music covers

Ballet and opera images on 19th-century music covers

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Ertinger Franz - L'Europe galante

Ertinger Franz - L'Europe galante

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Mademoiselle Taglioni. - Public domain portrait engraving

Mademoiselle Taglioni. - Public domain portrait engraving

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Flore et Zéphire - Drawing. Public domain image.

Flore et Zéphire - Drawing. Public domain image.

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Melle. Pauline Leroux et Mr. Elie, dans la scène de séduction (3eme acte) du Diable amoreux (Ballet).

Melle. Pauline Leroux et Mr. Elie, dans la scène de séduction (3eme ac...

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The opera polka, as danced by Mlle. Carlotta Grisi & M. Perrot, the music by Signor Pugni.

The opera polka, as danced by Mlle. Carlotta Grisi & M. Perrot, the mu...

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mazurka song. Written by Edward J. Gill, arranged by S. Nelson.

mazurka song. Written by Edward J. Gill, arranged by S. Nelson.

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A Japanese ballet at the theatre of Kyoto

A Japanese ballet at the theatre of Kyoto

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Tamara Karsavina as Salome. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Tamara Karsavina as Salome. - Drawing. Public domain image.

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[Scene de ballet] - A drawing of a group of people standing in a courtyard

[Scene de ballet] - A drawing of a group of people standing in a court...

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La Perrotiana, valse à cinq temps from the ballet of Catarina; ou La fille du brigand. composed by Signor Pugni & taught by Mr. Barrett.

La Perrotiana, valse à cinq temps from the ballet of Catarina; ou La f...

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Pas styrian, as danced by Mr. & Miss Wells

Pas styrian, as danced by Mr. & Miss Wells

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The cracovienne, danced by Madlle Fanny Elssler in the grand ballet of the Gypsey

The cracovienne, danced by Madlle Fanny Elssler in the grand ballet of...

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Danse cosaque...Mademoiselle Fanny Elssler
His little wife was with him all the time
Ballet and opera images on 19th-century music covers

Ballet and opera images on 19th-century music covers

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The celebrated polkas, as danced at the soirees du .haut-ton in London, Paris, Vienna, & c.  Composed by Jullien.: [Lithograph] Thayer & Co's Lith.

The celebrated polkas, as danced at the soirees du .haut-ton in London...

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Catarina, ou La fille du brigand, the grand ballet by M. Perrot: now performing with such great applause at Her Majesty's Theatre

Catarina, ou La fille du brigand, the grand ballet by M. Perrot: now p...

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Ertinger Franz - Psyché - A black and white drawing of a woman laying on a bed

Ertinger Franz - Psyché - A black and white drawing of a woman laying ...

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Ertinger Franz - Le temple de la paix

Ertinger Franz - Le temple de la paix

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Habit d'Indien du balet du Triomphe de l'amour: J. Berin del.

Habit d'Indien du balet du Triomphe de l'amour: J. Berin del.

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Le duc de Vendôme (Mr Aumer) dans Les pages du duc de Vendôme, ballet pantomime en 1 acte (Académie Rle. de musique).

Le duc de Vendôme (Mr Aumer) dans Les pages du duc de Vendôme, ballet ...

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Die Herren Lawrence und Redisha: erste Mimiker des Covent-Garden Theaters in London, in ihren Vorstellungen auf dem Theater an der Wien

Die Herren Lawrence und Redisha: erste Mimiker des Covent-Garden Theat...

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Costume de Melle. Fanny Essler [sic], rôle de Lauretta dans La tarentule. Ballet. Académie Royale de Musique. Acte 1er, 1er costume.

Costume de Melle. Fanny Essler [sic], rôle de Lauretta dans La tarentu...

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Frederick Nash - Die Bajaderen aus Indien

Frederick Nash - Die Bajaderen aus Indien

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Danse cosaque...Mademoiselle Fanny Elssler. [Lithograph] on stone by A. Newsam. P. S. Duval, lith.
Academie Royale de Musique. Melle Carlotta Grisi, rôle de Paquita, Petipa, rôle de Lucien d'Hervilly, dans Paquita 2e acte. [Lithograph by Alexandre Lacauchie] Imp. J. Rigo et Cie.

Academie Royale de Musique. Melle Carlotta Grisi, rôle de Paquita, Pet...

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Rosita Mauri. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Rosita Mauri. - Drawing. Public domain image.

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Ad Augusta Maywood Ravenna plaudente, 1852.

Ad Augusta Maywood Ravenna plaudente, 1852.

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La Perrotiana, valse à cinq temps from the ballet of Catarina; ou La fille du brigand. composed by Signor Pugni & taught by Mr. Barrett.

La Perrotiana, valse à cinq temps from the ballet of Catarina; ou La f...

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Catarina, ou La fille du brigand, the grand ballet by M. Perrot. now performing with such great applause at Her Majesty's Theatre. M. & N. Hanhart Chromo lith.

Catarina, ou La fille du brigand, the grand ballet by M. Perrot. now p...

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Happy am I, from care I'm free: aria sung by Mr. Richings in Auber's admired Le dieu et la bayadere.
celebrated polkas, as danced at the soirees du .haut-ton in London, Paris, Vienna, & c. Composed by Jullien. [Lithograph] Thayer & Co's Lith.
Valse orientale. composée pour le piano par A. Thys.

Valse orientale. composée pour le piano par A. Thys.

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Ballet and opera images on 19th-century music covers
Fanny Elssler, in the character of La sylpihde [sic]

Fanny Elssler, in the character of La sylpihde [sic]

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Danse cosaque...Mademoiselle Fanny Elssler
The "Favourite" quadrilles from Donizetti's opera of that name.: arranged for the piano forte by W. H. Montgomery. Thayer & co., Lith.
Valse orientale - Public domain dedication image

Valse orientale - Public domain dedication image

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Melle Fanny Elssler's quadrilles
Melle Fanny Elssler's quadrilles
La gitana, (The new cachoucha), danced by Madlle Fanny Ellsler [sic], in the grand ballet La gitana: at her Majestys Theatres, the courts of Paris & St. Petersburg

La gitana, (The new cachoucha), danced by Madlle Fanny Ellsler [sic], ...

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His little wife was with him all the time
Valse orientale - Public domain dedication image

Valse orientale - Public domain dedication image

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Danse cosaque...Mademoiselle Fanny Elssler
Ertinger Franz - La vénitienne - A black and white drawing of a man standing in front of a building

Ertinger Franz - La vénitienne - A black and white drawing of a man st...

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Entrée de Monseigneur Henry de Lorraine, Marquis de Moy soubs le nom de Pirandre.

Entrée de Monseigneur Henry de Lorraine, Marquis de Moy soubs le nom d...

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Magny en habit de viellard dansant dans l'opéra de Thésée: Berain inv.

Magny en habit de viellard dansant dans l'opéra de Thésée: Berain inv.

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Les heures de la nuit - A drawing of a woman in a fancy dress

Les heures de la nuit - A drawing of a woman in a fancy dress

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Flore et Zéphire. Alli Ssti. Adelaide Mersy, e Giovanni Rousset per la lora beneficiata la sera del 19 Maggio 1828

Flore et Zéphire. Alli Ssti. Adelaide Mersy, e Giovanni Rousset per la...

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celebrated polkas, as danced at the soirees du .haut-ton in London, Paris, Vienna, & c. Composed by Jullien. [Lithograph] Thayer & Co's Lith.
Mlle. Camargo, règne de Louis XV, d'après Lancret 1730.

Mlle. Camargo, règne de Louis XV, d'après Lancret 1730.

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[Louis XIII dansant au Louvre avec Anne d'Autriche]

[Louis XIII dansant au Louvre avec Anne d'Autriche]

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His little wife was with him all the time
Catarina, ou La fille du brigand, the grand ballet by M. Perrot. now performing with such great applause at Her Majesty's Theatre. M. & N. Hanhart Chromo lith.

Catarina, ou La fille du brigand, the grand ballet by M. Perrot. now p...

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Valse orientale. composée pour le piano par A. Thys.

Valse orientale. composée pour le piano par A. Thys.

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gitana, (The new cachoucha), danced by Madlle Fanny Ellsler [sic], in the grand ballet La gitana. at her Majestys Theatres, the courts of Paris & St. Petersburg. Arranged for the piano forte by C. W. Glover. Fleetwood's Lithography, N. Y.

gitana, (The new cachoucha), danced by Madlle Fanny Ellsler [sic], in ...

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Costumes de Paul, rôle de Joconde et de Mme Anatole, rôle de la comtesse Mathilde, dans Astolphe et Joconde. ballet pantomime, Académie Royale de Musique

Costumes de Paul, rôle de Joconde et de Mme Anatole, rôle de la comtes...

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Costume de Mme. Elie, rôle d'une négresse, dans La révolte au Sérail, ballet, acte 1er. et 2e.

Costume de Mme. Elie, rôle d'une négresse, dans La révolte au Sérail, ...

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La Perrotiana, valse à cinq temps from the ballet of Catarina;: ou La fille du brigand

La Perrotiana, valse à cinq temps from the ballet of Catarina;: ou La ...

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Esmeralda images on 19th-century music covers

Esmeralda images on 19th-century music covers

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Esmeralda images on 19th-century music covers

Esmeralda images on 19th-century music covers

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The celebrated polka dances.: [Lithograph] Endicott's Lithy.

The celebrated polka dances.: [Lithograph] Endicott's Lithy.

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The celebrated polkas, as danced at the soirees du .haut-ton in London, Paris, Vienna, & c.  Composed by Jullien.: [Lithograph] Thayer & Co's Lith.

The celebrated polkas, as danced at the soirees du .haut-ton in London...

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Pas styrian, as danced by Mr. & Miss Wells

Pas styrian, as danced by Mr. & Miss Wells

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Fanny Elssler, in the character of La sylpihde [sic]

Fanny Elssler, in the character of La sylpihde [sic]

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The opera polka, as danced by Mlle Carlotta Grisi & Mons. Perrot.: Arranged by Signor Pugni. 8th edition. W. Sharp & Co. Lith.

The opera polka, as danced by Mlle Carlotta Grisi & Mons. Perrot.: Arr...

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Valse orientale - Public domain dedication image

Valse orientale - Public domain dedication image

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Ertinger Franz - Le carnaval de Venise

Ertinger Franz - Le carnaval de Venise

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Ertinger Franz - Thesée - A black and white drawing of a man holding a sword

Ertinger Franz - Thesée - A black and white drawing of a man holding a...

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Ertinger Franz - Pamone - A drawing of a group of people standing in front of a stage

Ertinger Franz - Pamone - A drawing of a group of people standing in f...

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Mr. Théleur dans son ballet de Figaro au village

Mr. Théleur dans son ballet de Figaro au village

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Tenda. Ballo Alessandro nelle Indie: Stucchi inc. Angeli acq. [after a set design by Sanquirico]

Tenda. Ballo Alessandro nelle Indie: Stucchi inc. Angeli acq. [after a...

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Le duc de Vendôme (Mr Aumer) dans Les pages du duc de Vendôme, ballet pantomime en 1 acte (Académie Rle. de musique).

Le duc de Vendôme (Mr Aumer) dans Les pages du duc de Vendôme, ballet ...

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Polka from Le diable à quatre. Lithograph by J. Brandard.

Polka from Le diable à quatre. Lithograph by J. Brandard.

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Esmeralda images on 19th-century music covers

Esmeralda images on 19th-century music covers

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