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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:

Basketball Team Dressed Up, circa 1917

 Item
Identifier: B063.02.0010.00012
Abstract

Seven boys, members of a basket ball team. Five are dressed in their uniforms, Melvin Strauss is dressed as a clown, and one boy is dressed as a hobo lying on the floor.

Dates: circa 1917

Box 1: "Cinderella" Costume, 1963

 File — Box D087.0001: Series D087.01 [Barcode: U186023271565]
Identifier: D087.01.0001
Abstract

This box contains (2) pieces, top and tutu, for Carol's costume for Denver Civic Ballet's 1963 production of "Cinderella." The costume was created by her mother, Delores de Aragon Young, previously known as Pam Young.

Dates: 1963

Box 2: Costumes, 1956-1965

 File — Box D087.0002: Series D087.01 [Barcode: U186023271573]
Identifier: D087.01.0002
Abstract

This box contains (2) costumes worn by Carol Foster during her time with Denver Civic Ballet or The Denver Post Opera. (1) costume contains (2) pieces, a top and tutu, and was worn for possibly "Coppelia." The other costume is a green one-piece from an unidentified performance.

Dates: 1956-1965

Box 3: "The Huntsman and the Princess" and Costume Renderings, 1970

 File — Box D078.0003: Series D078.01 [Barcode: U186023263180]
Identifier: D078.01.0003
Abstract

This box contains (2) pieces of artwork by Judy Graese including (1) print titled "The Huntsman and the Princess" and (1) costume rendering for "Androcles and the Lion" created for the American Theater Institute.

Dates: 1970

Box 3: UCLA Sketches, 1966-1967

 File — Box D086.0003: Series D086.02; Series D086.03; Series D086.04 [Barcode: U186023271604]
Identifier: D086.02.0003
Abstract

This box contains oversize drawings, sketches, costume designs, a sketchbook, and an "artist book" created by Sandra during her time at UCLA and the Aesthetic Education Institute.

Dates: 1966-1967

Box 5: Assuit shawl, c. 1920

 File — Box B458.01.01.0007: Series B458.01 [Barcode: U186023306166]
Identifier: B458.01.01.0005
Abstract

Box contains Dolly Grey's Assuit shawl. Assuit shawls are a textile marrying mesh with small strips of metal.

Dates: c. 1920

Box 5: "Kiva: What Do We Hold Sacred" Costumes, 2006

 File — Box D075.0005: Series D075.04 [Barcode: U186023267736]
Identifier: D075.04.0005
Abstract

This box contains costumes from Speaking of Dance's performance "Kiva: What Do We Hold Sacred." This was a dance created for the 100th anniversary of Mesa Verde National Park. The patterns on the costumes reference pottery designs of the ancient Puebloans. Costumes were designed by Janetta Turner. Choreography by Deborah Reshotko.

Dates: 2006

Box 6: "Kiva" and "Halloween" Costumes, 1995-2006

 File — Box D075.0006: Series D075.04 [Barcode: U186023267744]
Identifier: D075.04.0006
Abstract This box contains costumes from Speaking of Dance's performance "Kiva: What Do We Hold Sacred" (2006) and "Halloween" (1995-2000). "Kiva: What Do We Hold Sacred" was a dance created for the 100th anniversary of Mesa Verde National Park. The patterns on the costumes reference pottery designs of the ancient Puebloans. Costumes were designed by Janetta Turner. Choreography by Deborah Reshotko. "Halloween" was a production performed with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra. Costumes included yellow...
Dates: 1995-2006

Box 6: Suit, Cape, Fur Coat

 File — Box B458.01.01.0006: Series B458.01 [Barcode: U186023306182]
Identifier: B458.01.01.0006
Abstract

Box contains Bert Byron's black three piece suit with matching cape and Dolly Grey's brown fur coat with matching muff.

Dates: 1908-1920

Box 7: "Carnival of Animals" and "Spring Night's Moon" Costumes, 2003-2005

 File — Box D075.0007: Series D075.04 [Barcode: U186023267752]
Identifier: D075.04.0007
Abstract This box contains costumes for Speaking of Dance performances "Carnival of the Animals" and "Spring Night's Moon." "Carnival of the Animals" includes 3 categories of costumes (Poules et coqs, Aquarium, Le coucou au fond des bois). Poules et coqs costumes consists of (1) dark burgandy backed tulle rooster ruff, (2) yellow and red chick "butts," and (2) red and yellow headbands. Aquarium consists of (6) arm bands with flowing blue and red pieces. Le coucou au fonds des bois...
Dates: 2003-2005