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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 168 Collections and/or Records:

Performance Tiara and Memorabilia

 File
Identifier: D037.03.0004.0063
Abstract

File contains tiara used by Karen Williamson in a number of roles (Snow Queen for Denver Civic Ballet's Nutcracker). Also included is a set of castanets (well used) and some jewelry that may have belonged to Maxine Williamson.

Dates: 1940-1994

Programs and Events, 1928 - 2023

 Series
Identifier: B094.06
Scope and Contents Series 6 consists of National Council of Jewish Women program and event materials, including invitations, fliers, brochures, and programs that provide information about NCJW activities, their dates and locations, and the ways in which they were promoted. Additional materials contained within this series include Denver Section calendars, a powerpoint slide deck produced by the Colorado Section, two national convention speeches, as well as scripts and costumes from the Denver Section's...
Dates: 1928 - 2023

Purim Costume Party at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, 1925 March 10

 Item
Identifier: B002.04.0215.0054.00001
Abstract

A costume party at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS) held for patients. Parties were often given for patients of the JCRS as a form of recreation while they recovered from tuberculosis. The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish working men along with the support of several leading physicians and rabbis in Denver, Colorado. It was located on West Colfax Avenue just outside of Denver.

Dates: 1925 March 10

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

Series Two: Photographs, c. 1885-1960

 Series
Identifier: B458.02
Abstract

Series includes promotional and portrait photos of Dolly Grey and Bert Byron as well as loose photos of Byron and his second wife Clara Dunn in Florida.

Dates: c. 1885-1960

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: 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

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