Parties

Ann Woolworth photographed at the Duquette Studios before the ball Tony and Elizabeth gave in her honor.

Ann Woolworth photographed at the Duquette Studios before the ball Tony and Elizabeth gave in her honor.

Three dancers from the Corp de Ballet who performed at the opening of the new Tony Duquette Studios on Robertson Blvd., circa 1956.

Three dancers from the Corp de Ballet who performed at the opening of the new Tony Duquette Studios on Robertson Blvd., circa 1956.

Agnes Moorehead plays Phaedra on the stage of the Tony Duquette Studio for the opening night celebration.

Agnes Moorehead plays Phaedra on the stage of the Tony Duquette Studio for the opening night celebration.

A Tropical Ball designed by Duquette for Mrs. William Matson Roth, the Burlingame Country Club, California, circa 1960s.

A Tropical Ball designed by Duquette for Mrs. William Matson Roth, the Burlingame Country Club, California, circa 1960s.

An Undersea Ball designed by Tony for Mrs. William Maston Roth, Fioli, Woodside, CA, c. 1960’s.

An Undersea Ball designed by Tony for Mrs. William Maston Roth, Fioli, Woodside, CA, c. 1960’s.

One of the many footman in his 18th century Venetian livery who worked at the Duquette studios.

One of the many footman in his 18th century Venetian livery who worked at the Duquette studios.

A Japanese dance troop prepares to entertain guests at one of Tony Duquette parties.

A Japanese dance troop prepares to entertain guests at one of Tony Duquette parties.

Sailing ships as a ball decoration in San Francisco, circa 1950s.

Sailing ships as a ball decoration in San Francisco, circa 1950s.

A Tony Duquette floral decoration created for a ball given at his studio in Los Angeles.

A Tony Duquette floral decoration created for a ball given at his studio in Los Angeles.

Elizabeth Duquette helps Mrs. Harrison Williams (Mona Bismark) with her Tony Duquette mask prior to attending the Viconte de Noailles costume ball in Paris, c. 1951.

Elizabeth Duquette helps Mrs. Harrison Williams (Mona Bismark) with her Tony Duquette mask prior to attending the Viconte de Noailles costume ball in Paris, c. 1951.

A winter ball in Los Angeles decorated with crystal snowflakes and silver lame by Tony Duquette.

A winter ball in Los Angeles decorated with crystal snowflakes and silver lame by Tony Duquette.

Duquette for the marriage of Mr. & Mrs. John Bowes, San Francisco, CA, c. 1950.

Duquette for the marriage of Mr. & Mrs. John Bowes, San Francisco, CA, c. 1950.

Walls of crushed abalone shell and a Tony Duquette nacra and coral branch chandelier decorate the entrance to the Undersea Ball which he designed for Mrs. William Matson Roth.

Walls of crushed abalone shell and a Tony Duquette nacra and coral branch chandelier decorate the entrance to the Undersea Ball which he designed for Mrs. William Matson Roth.