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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:

Costume Design for 'Trumpeter', 1947

 Item
Identifier: M123.05.0176.0002.00007
Abstract

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

 Item
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

 Item
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

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