Schenck, Mary P.

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

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Costume design by Mary P. Schenck for the 1947 festival production 'Martha' for the character (two characters) Vendors (ribbons, flowers) carrying a basket of her goods and portrayed by Jeanne Merma and Mary Blackmore. Handwritten on front of design in pencil: ''Martha / 2 vendoes (ribbons / flowers), 1. Jeanna Merma 2. Mary Blackmore, vary in color, etc..'

Abstract Costume design by Mary P. Schenck for the characters portraying Young Peasant (six female performers; Alice Morris, Francis Ryan, Mary (illegible), Olivia Sidebottom, Shirley Burtt, Judith Dorothy, Dolores Green, G. (illegible)) in the 1947 festival production 'Fidelio.' Costume design includes long sleeve button up shirt with collar, square neck dress with sash around waist and black flats. Attached to bottom of matting with staples is small piece of paper with women's measurements...

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Costume design by Mary P. Schenck for the characters portraying Young Peasant (four male performers; DeNelson, L. Schoen, Axton, Vent) in the 1947 festival production 'Fidelio.' Costume design includes long sleeve shirt with collar, button up vest, high waisted pants with white knee socks and black flats.

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Costume design by Mary P. Schenck for the 1947 festival production 'Martha' for the character Young Squire who was portrayed by unknown performer. Handwritten on front of design in pencil: ''Martha / Young Squire' with color and fabric samples attached to matting.

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Costume design by Mary P. Schenck for the 1947 festival production 'Martha' for the character Young Squires Wife wearing a long dress, carrying a parasol who was portrayed by Margaret Teaters. Handwritten on front of design in pencil: ''Martha / Young Squires Wife / Dorothy Luden' with fabric samples attached to image.

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File contains nine (9) costume designs for the 1947 Central City Opera House production 'Fidelio,' a German opera with spoken dialogue in two acts by Ludwig van Beethoven and libretto by Joseph Sonnleithner. Costume designs by Mary P. Schenck.

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File contains 16 costume designs for the 1947 Central City Opera House production 'Martha' an opera in four acts by Friedrich von Flotow set to a German libretto by Friedrich Wilhelm Riese and based on a story by Jules-Henri Vernoy de Saint-Georges. Costume designs by Mary P. Schenck.