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Opera

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Scope Note: Here are entered general works about opera. Musical compositions in this form are entered under the heading|aOperas.

Found in 5447 Collections and/or Records:

Costume Design for 'Harriet's 3 Lackeys', 1947

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Identifier: M123.05.0176.0001.00017
Abstract

Costume design by Mary P. Schenck for the 1947 festival production 'Martha' for Harriet's Lackeys (three male performers) wearing a button up red collared waistcoat. Handwritten on front of design in pencil: ''Martha,' Harriet's 3 Lackey's, Sidebottom, Massey, Louis Schoen, Wigs, Gloves.'

Dates: 1947

Costume Design for 'Hunters', 1947

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Identifier: M123.05.0176.0001.00011
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Costume design by Mary P. Schenck for the 1947 festival production 'Martha' for the character Hunters (nine men) wearing a belted coat and slim fitting pants with knee high boots. Handwritten on front of design in pencil: ''Martha / Hunters' with fabric samples attached to matting.

Dates: 1947

Costume Design for 'Hunting Lackeys', 1947

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Identifier: M123.05.0176.0001.00012
Abstract

Costume design by Mary P. Schenck for the 1947 festival production 'Martha' for the character Hunting Lackeys (four men; Sidebottom, Massey, Louis Schoen, D. Nilson) wearing a coat, top hat and and slim fitting pants with knee high boots. Handwritten on front of design in pencil: ''Martha / Hunting Lackeys, Sidebottom, Massey, Louis Schoen, D. Nilson' with fabric samples attached to matting.

Dates: 1947

Costume Design for 'Huntresses', 1947

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Identifier: M123.05.0176.0001.00016
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Costume design by Mary P. Schenck for the 1947 festival production 'Martha' for the Huntresses costumes (nine femals) wearing a floor length belted red coat holding a riding crop. Handwritten on front of design in pencil: ''Martha,' 9 (8 crossed out) Huntresses, Morrie, Mermer, Blackmore, Juden, Starr, Massey, Finderberg, Grewell, Teetets, Roth, Copley (11) Greer, Turner.''

Dates: 1947

Costume Design for 'Medicine Man', 1947

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Identifier: M123.05.0176.0001.00003
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Costume design by Mary P. Schenck for the 1947 festival production 'Martha' for the character Medicine Man who was portrayed by the an unnown performer. Handwritten on front of design in pencil: ''Martha / costume, Medicine Man, John Karns.' Fabric samples and color swatches attached to front of image.

Dates: 1947

Costume Design for 'Officer (Captain)', 1947

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Identifier: M123.05.0176.0002.00006
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Costume design by Mary P. Schenck for the character portraying Officer (Captain) during the 1947 festival season at the Central City Opera House production of 'Fidelio'.

Dates: 1947

Costume Design for 'Old Peasant', 1947

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Identifier: M123.05.0176.0002.00005
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Costume design by Mary P. Schenck for the characters portraying Young Peasant (six male performers) in the 1947 festival production 'Fidelio.' Costume design includes Button up coat, button up vest and high wasited pants with black flats.

Dates: 1947

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

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Identifier: M123.05.0176.0001.00004
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Costume design by Mary P. Schenck for the 1947 festival production 'Martha' for the character Old Squires Wife who was portrayed by Margaret Teaters. Handwritten on front of design in pencil: ''Martha / Old Squires Wife.'

Dates: 1947

Costume Design for 'Organ Grinder', 1947

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Identifier: M123.05.0176.0001.00007
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Costume design by Mary P. Schenck for the 1947 festival production 'Martha' for the character Organ Grinder wearing a suit with a monkey walking in front of him who was portrayed by Peter Battaglia. Handwritten on front of design in pencil: ''Martha / Organ Grinder / Peter Battaglia' with fabric samples attached to image.

Dates: 1947

Costume Design for 'Peasant' - Female, 1947

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Identifier: M123.05.0176.0002.00003
Abstract

Costume design by Mary P. Schenck for the characters portraying Young Peasant (six female performers; PEarl Shyder, Jean Mermer, Ruth Meinr, Margaret Teeter, Lillian Erickson, Mary Ruth) ) in the 1947 festival production 'Fidelio.' Costume design includes long sleeve blouse, square neck dress with apron around waist and black flats. Attached to bottom of matting with staples is small piece of paper with women's measurements handwritten in pencil.

Dates: 1947