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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:

Costume Design for 'Peasant' - Female, 1947

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Identifier: M123.05.0176.0002.00003
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1947

Costume Design for 'Peasant' - Female, 1947

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Identifier: M123.05.0176.0002.00004
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1947

Costume Design for 'Pizarro's Soldiers', 1947

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Identifier: M123.05.0176.0002.00008
Abstract

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'.

Dates: 1947

Costume Design for 'Servant Maids', 1947

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Identifier: M123.05.0176.0001.00013
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1947

Costume Design for 'Sheriff Kinsman', 1947

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Identifier: M123.05.0176.0001.00002
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1947

Costume Design for 'Sir Tristan', 1947

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Identifier: M123.05.0176.0001.00001
Abstract

Costume design by Mary P. Schenck for the 1947 festival production 'Martha' for the character Sir Tristan who was portrayed by the performer Lawrence Davidson. Handwritten on image in pencil: ' 'Martha', Fitting, Davidson, Sir Tristan as a rustic, feathers in hat, flowers on shirt.'

Dates: 1947

Costume Design for 'Soldiers at Richmond Fair', 1947

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Identifier: M123.05.0176.0001.00015
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Costume design by Mary P. Schenck for the 1947 festival production 'Martha' for the characters Soldiers at Richmond Fair (two men) wearing a belted red coat, three corner hat and slim fitting pants with knee high boots. Handwritten on front of design in pencil: ''Martha,' 2 Guards in Hunting Scene, Baber, Axton, Coat, Pants'

Dates: 1947

Costume Design for 'Trumpeter', 1947

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Identifier: M123.05.0176.0002.00007
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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'.

Dates: 1947

Costume Design for 'Vendors', 1947

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Identifier: M123.05.0176.0001.00010
Abstract

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..'

Dates: 1947

Costume Design for 'Young Peasant' - Female, 1947

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Identifier: M123.05.0176.0002.00002
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...
Dates: 1947