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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:

Box 64: Square Dance Costumes

 File — Box D096.0064: Series D096.01 [Barcode: U186023288910]
Identifier: D096.01.0064
Abstract

This box contains (1) yellow decorated skirt and shirt outfit, (1) white peasant blouse, and (1) purple dress.

Dates: 1850-2007

Box 68: Square Dance Costumes and Shirts

 File — Box D096.0068: Series D096.01 [Barcode: U186023288960]
Identifier: D096.01.0068
Abstract

This box contains (3) dresses: one green and white, one white and black, one green and gold; it also contains three white petticoats, (2) t-shirts that say "I'd rather be square dancing": one is white and one is blue; (1) sweatshirt that says "Square Dancers have found their calling" on the front, "Allemande Left" on the left sleeve, and "Chase Right" on the right sleeve; and (1) white shirt that says "Square Dancing Give it a Whirl".

Dates: 1850-2007

Box 69: Petticoats

 File — Box D096.0069: Series D096.01 [Barcode: U186023288978]
Identifier: D096.01.0069
Abstract

This box contains several petticoats for square dancing, most donated by Mrs. Vin Schaeffer of New Jersey.

Dates: 1850-2007

Box 85: Square Dance Costumes

 File — Box D096.0085: Series D096.01 [Barcode: U186023289241]
Identifier: D096.01.0085
Abstract

This box contains (1) blue and silver dress; (1) white lace petticoat; (1) California state flag shrug/shawl with many pins on it. It also contains (1) red velvet apron embroidered with flowers; (1) blue and red skirt with a flower pattern; (1) red skirt with blue flowers; (1) black skirt with red lining; (1) red, blue, green,, and yellow paisley skirt; (1) sleeveless black dress with white pattern; and (3) white petticoats.

Dates: 1850-2007

Box 91: Square Dance Costumes

 File — Box D096.0091: Series D096.01 [Barcode: U186023289291]
Identifier: D096.01.0091
Abstract

This box contains (1) tan t-shirt with blue and green square dancing figures on it, (1) blue and white overdress, (1) white peasant blouse in eyelet cotton, (1) dark blue apron, (1) navy skirt with green and black leaves embroidered, (1) green jacket with gold buttons and navy blue trimming.

Dates: 1850-2007

Box 175: Costume Designs

 File — Box M123.0175: Series M123.05 [Barcode: U186022650279]
Identifier: M123.05.0175
Abstract

This box contains costume designs by Edward M. Stevenson and Charles Le Maire.

Dates: 1850-2008

Box 176: Costume Designs, 1947

 File — Box M123.0176: Series M123.05 [Barcode: U186022650253]
Identifier: M123.05.0176
Abstract

This box contains costume designs from the productions 'Martha' and 'Fidelio' both performed during the 1947 festival season at the Cenrtal City Opera House. Costume designs by Mary P. Schenck.

Dates: 1947

Box 313: Miscellaneous Designs, 1932-1976

 File — Box M123.0313: Series M123.05 [Barcode: U186024330312]
Identifier: M123.05.0313
Abstract

This box contains miscellaneous set and costume design from various artists who were affiliated with the CCOHA from 1932-1976. Designs were found in the CCOHA offices and housed with like items.

Dates: 1932-1976

Box 331: Set Drawings, 1937-1988

 File — Object M123.0331: Series M123.05 [Barcode: U186024329117]
Identifier: M123.05.0331
Abstract

This wrapped item contains various set drawings for Martha (1947, Donald Oenslager), set drawings for The New Moon (1988), and costume design for Central City Nights (1937, Robert Edmond Jones). Items were found in CCOHA offices and moved to be with the rest of the collection and housed with like items.

Dates: 1937-1988

Box 378: 'A Midsummer's Night Dream' Costume Designs, 2002

 File — Box M123.0378: Series M123.06 [Barcode: U186023272456]
Identifier: M123.06.0378
Abstract

This box contains (2) costume designs from the 2002 "A Midsummer Nights Dream" production.

Dates: 2002