_Character_ _Music_
American Indian Girl 1500 “The Chattering Squaw”
Striking brown Indian costume, beaded and fringed; brown stockings,
leather moccasins, and beaded head-band with bright red feather at the
back. Stands at opening in characteristic Indian pose, head up, body
erect, arms folded across chest. Comes down room with familiar Indian
loping step, bows to guests and exits.
Puritan Girl 1650 “Auld Lang Syne”
Simple gray Puritan costume; white cap, kerchief, cuffs and apron,
white stockings and black shoes.
Bows shyly to the audience, walks forward with hands demurely clasped,
makes a quaint courtesy to George Washington and exits.
Colonial Girl and Man 1750 Mozart’s Minuet from “Don Juan”
Girl in Colonial costume of bright satin: tight bodice, lace kerchief,
pannier skirt; white stockings, black pumps with silver buckles;
powdered hair or wig.
Gentleman in brocade or satin coat, vest, ruffled stock and frill,
knee breeches, white stockings, black pumps with Colonial buckles, and
powdered wig.
They enter together, bowing to each other, then to audience, and come
to the center of the room. They dance the Colonial minuet,[B] and exit
at farther end of the room.
Empire Girl and Partner 1800 “Glow Worm”
Girl in high-waisted costume of Empire period: short, puffed sleeves,
neck cut low off shoulders, long train; poke bonnet of satin to match
gown, either worn or carried by streamers; high-heeled satin slippers
to match gown; hair parted and done high in back with curls at each
side.
Gentleman in tight-fitting satin trousers, satin coat of darker color,
brocaded vest, ruffled stock and high silk hat.
They enter and dance Gavotte.
Hoopskirt Girl 1850 “Believe Me, If All Those
Endearing Young Charms”
Girl in wide, old-fashioned hoopskirt costume; tight basque, lace
kerchief, ruffled pantalettes, poke bonnet, white lace mitts and small
parasol.
Gentleman in light broadcloth trousers, long-tailed coat, plain
double-breasted vest of a contrasting color, high stock, high silk hat
and burnsides.
They stroll in together. When they reach the center of the room the
music changes to Jump Jim Crow from “Maytime” by Victor Herbert. The
man sings the song to the girl and they dance together.[C]
Bustle Girl 1875 “When Johnnie Comes
Marching Home Again”
Girl in old-fashioned bustle costume of silk: long full skirt with
very stiff petticoats underneath, tight bodice, leg-o’-mutton sleeves;
elaborately trimmed hat of the period, perched high on the head; black
silk mitts and parasol.
She enters with quick steps, courtesies to host and hurries down the
room.
Southern Girl “Dixie”
Girl in light, ruffled dress and large floppy leghorn hat covered with
flowers. She carries a ruffled parasol and flowers in her arms.
She enters, smiling left and right, courtesies in a rather flirtatious
manner, presents a flower to her host and saunters down the room.
Western Girl “Cheyenne”
Girl in short khaki riding skirt and blouse, red handkerchief around
neck, broad-brimmed western hat, high boots, belt and pistol.
She dashes in, waves hat to the audience and to host and rushes out
through audience.