Shannon Woodcock's Costume for Elephant Act
Designer
Don Foote
(American, 1931 – 1984)
Maker
Brooks Van Horn Costumes
(American)
Date1978
MediumFabric, Rhinestones,cording
DimensionsJacket: 24 x 18 in. (61 x 45.7 cm)
Pants: 33 x 12 in. (83.8 x 30.5 cm)
Pants: 33 x 12 in. (83.8 x 30.5 cm)
ClassificationsCostumes
Credit LineGift of Barbara and William "Buckles" Woodcock, 2010
Object numberSN11229.2
Costumes for Shannon and Deliliah Woodcock, 1978
Hailing from a multi-generational circus family, William "Buckles" Woodcock along with wife Barbara, son Shannon, and daughter Delilah presented twenty-two elephants as a featured act on the 108th Edition of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey. Don Foote, who worked for the Felds from 1969 to 1983, designed the extravagant, sequin covered wardrobe for the show.
Gift of Mr. & Mrs. William Woodcock, 2010
On View
On viewLocation
- Tibbals Learning Center, 2nd floor, GSOE Gallery Zone 2, Case 1