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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 'Young Peasant' - Male, 1947

 Item
Identifier: M123.05.0176.0002.00001
Abstract

Costume design by Mary P. Schenck for the characters portraying Young Peasant (four male performers; DeNelson, L. Schoen, Axton, Vent) in the 1947 festival production 'Fidelio.' Costume design includes long sleeve shirt with collar, button up vest, high waisted pants with white knee socks and black flats.

Dates: 1947

Costume Design for 'Young Squire', 1947

 Item
Identifier: M123.05.0176.0001.00005
Abstract

Costume design by Mary P. Schenck for the 1947 festival production 'Martha' for the character Young Squire who was portrayed by unknown performer. Handwritten on front of design in pencil: ''Martha / Young Squire' with color and fabric samples attached to matting.

Dates: 1947

Costume Design for 'Young Squire's Wife', 1947

 Item
Identifier: M123.05.0176.0001.00006
Abstract

Costume design by Mary P. Schenck for the 1947 festival production 'Martha' for the character Young Squires Wife wearing a long dress, carrying a parasol who was portrayed by Margaret Teaters. Handwritten on front of design in pencil: ''Martha / Young Squires Wife / Dorothy Luden' with fabric samples attached to image.

Dates: 1947

Costume Designs for 'Fidelio', 1947

 File
Identifier: M123.05.0176.0002
Abstract

File contains nine (9) costume designs for the 1947 Central City Opera House production 'Fidelio,' a German opera with spoken dialogue in two acts by Ludwig van Beethoven and libretto by Joseph Sonnleithner. Costume designs by Mary P. Schenck.

Dates: 1947

Costume Designs for 'Martha', 1947

 File
Identifier: M123.05.0176.0001
Abstract

File contains 16 costume designs for the 1947 Central City Opera House production 'Martha' an opera in four acts by Friedrich von Flotow set to a German libretto by Friedrich Wilhelm Riese and based on a story by Jules-Henri Vernoy de Saint-Georges. Costume designs by Mary P. Schenck.

Dates: 1947

Costume - Fabric Swatches

 File
Identifier: D030.03.0028.0022
Abstract

File contains multiple fabric swatches related to costume design at the Gwen Bowen School of Dance Arts.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1950 - 2012

Costume for 'Aunt Trina'

 Item
Identifier: M123.05.0175.0001.00011
Abstract

Costume design for the character Aunt Trina for the production 'I Remember Mama' by artist Edward Stevenson. Color sketch of outfit for Aunt Trina wearing blue, floor-length pleated skirt with a black button up coat, blue feathered scarf and pink hat.

Dates: 1850-2008

Costume for 'Christine'

 Item
Identifier: M123.05.0175.0001.00012
Abstract

Costume design for the character Christine for the production 'I Remember Mama' by artist Edward Stevenson. Color sketch of outfit for Christine wearing dark red, knee-length pleated dress with grey plaid scoop neck collar with white turtleneck underneath and black tights and black ankle boots.

Dates: 1850-2008

Costume for 'Christine'

 Item
Identifier: M123.05.0175.0001.00013
Abstract

Costume design for the character Christine for the production 'I Remember Mama' by artist Edward Stevenson. Color sketch of outfit for Christine wearing green / grey, knee-length dress wth green checkered apron, black tights and black ankle boots. Bottom left corner of matting, drawn in pencil, alternative design for pinafore. Bottom right corner of matting, drawn in pencil, outline of dress.

Dates: 1850-2008

Costume for 'Dagmar'

 Item
Identifier: M123.05.0175.0001.00014
Abstract

Costume design for the character Dagmar for the production 'I Remember Mama' by artist Edward Stevenson. Color sketch of outfit for Dagmar wearing dark red, knee-length dress wth blue and white checkered apron, black tights and black ankle boots. Bottom of matting, drawn in pencil, three alternative designs for dresses.

Dates: 1850-2008