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Costume

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Here are entered works on clothing treated as an artistic object, as well as works on clothing created for the stage, screen, or special events. Works on the utilitarian aspects of clothing, including works on how to dress, are entered under [Clothing and dress.]

Found in 164 Collections and/or Records:

Sarah Reckler and Friends in Costume for 'Baby Doe' Play, 1946

 Item
Identifier: B063.05.0038.00091
Abstract

Five women pose together outside in costume for the 'Baby Doe' play they performed at Temple Emanuel or NCJW. Standing are Pearl, Flora, Helen Cooper, and Sarah Reckler and Louise Haussman sits on the ground in front of them.

Dates: 1946

Skirt from Mexican Style Costume, between 1932-1937

 Item
Identifier: B356.01.0004.00001
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The collection includes papers, records, correspondence, photographs, photograph albums, scrapbooks, newspapers and newspaper clippings, framed photographs, documents, quilts and needlework, Vaudeville costumes and instruments, books, and record albums.

Dates: between 1932-1937

Temple Emanuel Play, 1920

 Item
Identifier: B063.06.0006.00035
Abstract

A large group of men and some women wearing costumes for a Brotherhood skit at Temple Emanuel. Most of the men are wearing women's clothing. The man on the far right is identified as Joe.

Dates: 1920

Textiles

 Series
Identifier: D030.08
Scope and Contents

This series contains textiles (costumes) and accessories worn and/or designed by Gwen Bowen for performances.

Dates: 1947-2012

Textiles

 Series
Identifier: D096.01
Scope and Contents

This series contains clothing donated to the Lloyd Shaw Foundation. Clothing consists of dresses, petticoats, pantaloons, cowboy boots, men's shirts, skirts, and pants.

Dates: 1850-2007

Textiles, 1956-1965

 Series
Identifier: D087.01
Scope and Contents

This series contains costumes created for Carol Foster by her mother for roles performed with Denver Civic Ballet and the Denver Post Opera.

Dates: 1956-1965

The Seven-Headed Mouse King from Colorado Ballet’s ''The Nutcracker'', between 2003-2009

 Item
Identifier: D012.06.0006.0001.00001
Abstract

The 7-Headed Mouse King posed for promotional photograph

Dates: between 2003-2009

Unidentified Family, between 1930-1950

 Item
Identifier: B063.05.0052.00014.00003
Abstract

Glued to bottom, left corner of the scrapbook page is a snapshot of a family posed outside of their home. The parents stand behind their son who is wearing a cowboy costume.

Dates: between 1930-1950

University of Denver - Students, circa 1920

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0096.0038.00001
Abstract

The image depicts 15 unidentified students, affiliated with the University of Denver, every individual is dressed in one of two different costumes, standing in front of an unidentified building, circa 1920. The first costume has tall pointed black hats, black and white striped aprons and black vests. The second costume has white bowl hats and black and white dress.

Dates: circa 1920

Vivienne Schoen and Friend in Costume, between 1920-1925

 Item
Identifier: B063.05.0051.00022
Abstract

Vivienne Schoen and a young boy stand on the stairs of a home wearing colonial costumes.

Dates: between 1920-1925