Central City Opera Festival

Costume design by Mary P. Schenck for the 1947 festival production 'Martha' for the character Medicine Man who was portrayed by the an unnown performer. Handwritten on front of design in pencil: ''Martha / costume, Medicine Man, John Karns.' Fabric samples and color swatches attached to front of image.

Costume design by Mary P. Schenck for the character portraying Officer (Captain) during the 1947 festival season at the Central City Opera House production of 'Fidelio'.

Costume design by Mary P. Schenck for the characters portraying Young Peasant (six male performers) in the 1947 festival production 'Fidelio.' Costume design includes Button up coat, button up vest and high wasited pants with black flats.

Costume design by Mary P. Schenck for the 1947 festival production 'Martha' for the character Old Squires Wife who was portrayed by Margaret Teaters. Handwritten on front of design in pencil: ''Martha / Old Squires Wife.'

Costume design by Mary P. Schenck for the 1947 festival production 'Martha' for the character Organ Grinder wearing a suit with a monkey walking in front of him who was portrayed by Peter Battaglia. Handwritten on front of design in pencil: ''Martha / Organ Grinder / Peter Battaglia' with fabric samples attached to image.

Costume design by Mary P. Schenck for the characters portraying Young Peasant (six female performers; PEarl Shyder, Jean Mermer, Ruth Meinr, Margaret Teeter, Lillian Erickson, Mary Ruth) ) in the 1947 festival production 'Fidelio.' Costume design includes long sleeve blouse, square neck dress with apron around waist and black flats. Attached to bottom of matting with staples is small piece of paper with women's measurements handwritten in pencil.

Costume design by Mary P. Schenck for the characters portraying Young Peasant (six female performers; Crom, Gruwell, Kenney, Massey, Starr, Copley) in the 1947 festival production 'Fidelio.' Costume design includes long sleeve blouse with collar, square neck dress with apron around waist and black flats. Attached to bottom of matting with staples is small piece of paper with women's measurements handwritten in pencil.

Costume design by Mary P. Schenck for the character portraying the Pizarro's Soldiers (six male performers) during the 1947 festival season at the Central City Opera House production of 'Fidelio'.

Costume design by Mary P. Schenck for the 1947 festival production 'Martha' for the character Servant Maids (four women; Hennessey, Green, Burtt) Handwritten on front of design in pencil: ''Martha ' 4 Servant Maids, 1. hennessey, 2. Sidebottom, 3. Green, 4. Burtt, vary in color etc... all have bundles ' with fabric samples attached to matting.

Costume design by Mary P. Schenck for the 1947 festival production 'Martha' for the character Sheriff who was portrayed by the performer Philip Kinsman. Handwritten on front of design in pencil: ''Martha,' Fitting, Sheriff - Kinsman.' Fabric samples and color swatches attached to front of image.