costume design

The rival queens or a political heat for Rege & Grege, British Cartoon...

An encounter between two stout ladies, Mrs. Fitzherbert and Mrs. Schwellenberg, each with a second: the Prince of Wales, his hands on his lady's waist, and Pitt holding out a lemon to the furious German woman, ... More

Costume Design from Boston production of Dr. Faustus (sketch # 10 (fro...

Public domain scan of 1930s theatrical costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program created in 1935 as part of the ... More

Uncle Tom's Cabin: Plain grey gown with white collar and cuffs.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a coat, costume accessory, fashion design, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Pirates of Penzance: Kate. Patterned cream dress with green underskirt...

Fabric swatches attached (Content) The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program created in 1935 as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Its goal was to provide employment for out-of-wor... More

Taming of the Shrew, The: unidentified character

Unknown, unlisted performance in New York, 1935. (General) Public domain scan of 1930s theatrical costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Federal Theatre Project ... More

Circus: Powers & Price silver and white backless mini dress with match...

Front reads: Miss Price the same exact blue & silver. The cape is also used as a skirt in act as cape in Parade (Content) Fabric swatches and measurements are attached (Content)

We Live and Laugh: The Wonder Horse. Four men in coats and caps.

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The Mikado: Chorus #4 Mr.MaDan green robe with insignia on back, tied ...

Fabric swatches attached (Content) Public domain scan of 1930s theatrical costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal pro... More

H.M.S. Pinafore: Chorus Girl 2 - Drawing. Public domain image.

Municipal Theatre (venue) The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program created in 1935 as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Its goal was to provide employment for out-of-work theater... More

Julius Caesar: Soothsayer brown toga tied with red cord

Public domain scan of 1930s theatrical costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program created in 1935 as part of the ... More

Trial by Jury: Bridesmaid. Purple gown with puffed waist. Purple cap ...

Public domain scan of 1930s theatrical costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program created in 1935 as part of the ... More

Tom Thumb Circus: Hanlons. White clown costumes with sleeve and neck ...

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Candide: Candide green and purple capevest

Henry Street Theatre (venue) Public domain scan of 1930s theatrical costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program c... More

Tom Thumb Circus: Harry Hayden. Blue tailcoat, blue pants, white shir...

Fabric swatches attached (Content) The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program created in 1935 as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Its goal was to provide employment for out-of-wor... More

Pierre Patelin: Page boy. Gold blouse, orange tunic, tan trousers, and...

Children's Autumn Festival (venue) Fabric swatches and measurements attached (Content) Public domain image of theatrical costume design, theater, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Folk Dances of All Nations: Four Women Polish blue dress with full ski...

Grand Central (venue) Public domain image of theatrical costume design, theater, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Machine Age: Teal dress with white apron and grey shawl. Blue dress wi...

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Winter's Tale: Antigonus. Pink robe with peach cap.

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Tobias and the Angel: Sarah. Pink wool dress. Red wool headdress. Red...

Provincetown Theatre (venue) Public domain scan of 1930s theatrical costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program c... More

Tobias and the Angel: Tobit. Black skull cap. Wig and beard. Green wo...

Provincetown Theatre (venue) Public domain scan of 1930s theatrical costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program c... More

The Little Mermaid: Queen multicolored dress with red wimple and gold ...

Part of the Dance Program for Youn Folk (Content) Public domain scan of 1930s theatrical costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was... More

Step This Way: Long gown with buttons down the front. Flower crown.

Public domain scan of 1930s theatrical costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program created in 1935 as part of the ... More

Androcles and the Lion: Call-Boy

Lafayette Theatre (venue) The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program created in 1935 as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Its goal was to provide employment for out-of-work theater... More

Prologue to Glory: Jack Armstrong. Orange shirt, white patterned vest...

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Up We Go: Yellow shirt, green fringe vest, green fringe skirt, red ti...

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Monsignor's Hour: Gabriel Raphael Pagnini. Brown checked suit with ora...

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Big Blow, The: Celia Postin, Sketch #5

Maxine Elliott Theatre (venue) LOC label: Sketch no. 5 (General) Public domain scan of 1930s theatrical costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Federal Theatre Pr... More

Prologue to Glory: Wilcox. Brown coat, red scarf, brown mittens, and ...

Fabric swatches attached (Content) Public domain scan of 1930s theatrical costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal pro... More

Up We Go: Short pink dress with square lace collar. Pink slippers wit...

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Hansel & Gretel (Marionettes): Sandman blue stocking cap, blue coat, b...

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Sing for Your Supper: Orange coat with red lapels, orange plaid pants,...

Fabric swatch attached (Content) Public domain scan of 1930s theatrical costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal progr... More

MacBeth: MacBeth as King. Red robes with blue cloak. Golden sceptre an...

Public domain image of a 16th-17th century fashion, costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

MacBeth: Witch (3) full grey hooded robe

Public domain scan of 1930s theatrical costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program created in 1935 as part of the ... More

Sing for Your Supper: Opening Night. Rust dress, yellow jacket, heels...

Fabric swatches attached (Content) Public domain scan of 1930s theatrical costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal pro... More

The Gondoliers: Hussar Act I red military coat with gold epaulettes. W...

Public domain image of a military portrait, uniform, armed forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Pierre Patelin: Court Crier. Grey tunic with red sleeves,grey cloak, o...

Children's Autumn Festival (venue) Fabric swatches and materials attached (Content) The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program created in 1935 as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). ... More

Machine Age: Miss Holly blue checked dres with puff sleeves

The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program created in 1935 as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Its goal was to provide employment for out-of-work theater professionals and to produ... More

Pierre Patelin: Shepherd. Purple tunic, pink headband, and shepherd's ...

Children's Autumn Festival (venue) Fabric swatches and measurements attached (Content) Public domain scan of 1930s theatrical costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description ... More

Sing for Your Supper: First Vignette. #1 Lady Genova English. Gown wi...

The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program created in 1935 as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Its goal was to provide employment for out-of-work theater professionals and to produ... More

Sing for Your Supper: Sing a Song of Sixty. Orange gown with feathere...

The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program created in 1935 as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Its goal was to provide employment for out-of-work theater professionals and to produ... More

As You Like It: Jacques - Public domain dedication image

Blackstone Theatre (venue) The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program created in 1935 as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Its goal was to provide employment for out-of-work theate... More

Serge Diaghileff's Ballet Russe (Metropolitan Opera, 1916)

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The New York herald (New York N.Y.), January 28, 1912

Daily, Jan. 9, 1842-1920 Vol. 6, no. 1565 (Sept. 21, 1840) ; v. 6, no. 2 (Sept. 22, 1840)-v. 87, no. 153 (Jan. 31, 1920). Issues for Sept. 22, 1840-Jan. 31, 1920 called also whole no. 1566-30,476. Also issued o... More

The Metropolitan Opera Company presents Serge de Diaghileff's Ballet ...

Chopin Concerto [1]

Costume design for Female Dancer in Chopin Concerto (Content) 1937 (date)

Le Mariage d'Aurore [2] - Public domain document scan

Costume design for (Bronislava) Nijinska as Siamese Butterfly in Le Mariage d'Aurore (Content) 1922 (date)

Serge Grigoriev's photo album/scrapbook

Contains examples of sets and costumes for Pulcinella, Les Femmes de Bonne Humeur, Petrouchka, Zéphire et Flore, Mavra, Le Renard, Les Biches, Les Fâcheux, and Barabau and photographs of Pulcinella, Le Chant du... More

Society maid, no. 1 - Drawing. Public domain image.

G20119 U.S. Copyright Office. General information about the Popular and Applied Graphic Art print materials is available at: loc.gov Title information compiled by Junior Fellows, 2005-2017. Barrick, J., artist.... More

Just between friends / J. Held ; painted by Jack Held.

Illustration shows two young women talking on a beach. Caption: "Julian has saved my life nine times this year." / "So that is what he meant when he called you a cat!" Illus. in: Puck, v. 76, no. 1956 (1914 Au... More

Jack and the Beanstalk: Props 4 (Giant's Bread, Axe, Awning)

Caravan Theatre (venue) The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program created in 1935 as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Its goal was to provide employment for out-of-work theater p... More

Valley Forge: British Soldier.Red coat, cream vest, cream breeches, p...

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Minstrel Show: Interlocutor. Black tailcoat and trousers. White waistc...

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The Return of David: Sheriff. Brown waistcoat, brown coat, brown trous...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of apron, dress, part of the costume, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Uncle Tom's Cabin: Auctioneer. Suit, bow tie, and cowboy hat.

Public domain image of a male portrait, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Pyramus and Thisbe: Yellow tunic with blue drape.

Fabric swatches attached (Content) Public domain scan of 1930s theatrical costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal pro... More

H.M.S. Pinafore: Aunt Catherine Moore red dress with gathered skirt s...

Fabric swatches attached (Content) Public domain scan of 1930s theatrical costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal pro... More

Pirates of Penzance: Daughter #6. Green dress with yellow sleeves, and...

Fabric swatches attached (Content) The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program created in 1935 as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Its goal was to provide employment for out-of-wor... More

Circus: Flying Arabs. White and blue striped costume with red boots an...

Public domain scan of 1930s theatrical costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program created in 1935 as part of the ... More

Twelfth Night: Feste - Drawing. Public domain image.

Public domain image of a military person, 16th-century armed men, war, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Taming of the Shrew, The: Grumio 2nd Costume

Unknown, unlisted performance in New York, 1935. (General) Public domain scan of 1930s theatrical costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Federal Theatre Project ... More

The Mikado: Nanki-Poo Minstrel. Patched blue robe over short white tun...

Fabric swatches attached (Content) Public domain scan of 1930s theatrical costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal pro... More

Taming of the Shrew, The: Katharina

Unknown, unlisted performance in New York, 1935. (General) The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program created in 1935 as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Its goal was to provide e... More

Life and Death of an American: 2 Girl Dancers red flapper dress with b...

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Emperor's New Clothes: Maidens green gown with top shaped like leaves....

The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program created in 1935 as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Its goal was to provide employment for out-of-work theater professionals and to produ... More

Horse Eats Hat: One Leghorn Hat (Prop)

Maxine Elliott Theatre (venue) The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program created in 1935 as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Its goal was to provide employment for out-of-work th... More

Julius Caesar: Julius Caesar. White toga with blue greek key patterned...

The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program created in 1935 as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Its goal was to provide employment for out-of-work theater professionals and to produ... More

Dr. Faustus: First Scholar - Drawing. Public domain image.

Maxine Elliott Theatre (venue) The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program created in 1935 as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Its goal was to provide employment for out-of-work th... More

The Little Mermaid: Odd Fish pink fish costume

Part of the Dance Program for Young Folk (Content) The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program created in 1935 as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Its goal was to provide employmen... More

Swing It: Levee School Girls. Striped orange and purple dress with ye...

Public domain scan of 1930s theatrical costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program created in 1935 as part of the ... More

Machine Age: Dan Maley brown waders, red shirt, purple kerchief, white...

Materials and price list attached (Content) Public domain scan of 1930s theatrical costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New... More

How Long Brethen?: unidentified character ("'Goin' to the Buryin''")

Nora Bayes Theatre (venue) Public domain image of theatrical costume design, theater, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Iolanthe: Strephon flowered coat, white breeches, white vest, white cr...

Fabric swatches attached (Content) Public domain scan of 1930s theatrical costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal pro... More

Tobias and the Angel: Sarah. Pink sari. Blue and gold bodice. Red ski...

Provincetown Theatre (venue) Public domain image of theatrical costume design, theater, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Androcles and the Lion: Choir (Robes)

Lafayette Theatre (venue) Public domain scan of 1930s theatrical costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program crea... More

Run, Little Chillun: Sulamai - Drawing. Public domain image.

Mayan Theatre (venue) Public domain scan of 1930s theatrical costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program created ... More

Sing for Your Supper: Sixty Families. Orange skirt, brown jacket, gold...

Fabric swatch attached (Content) Public domain scan of 1930s theatrical costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal progr... More

As You Like It: The Banished Duke

Blackstone Theatre (venue) Public domain image of theatrical costume design, theater, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Step by Step(vaudeville): Cigarette Girls. Red dress with striped hem ...

Fabric swatch attached (Content) The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program created in 1935 as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Its goal was to provide employment for out-of-work ... More

Uncle Tom's Cabin: Eva. Short blue dress, black mary janes, and a pin...

The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program created in 1935 as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Its goal was to provide employment for out-of-work theater professionals and to produ... More

Black Crook, The: Specialty Dancer

Mayan Theatre (venue) The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program created in 1935 as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Its goal was to provide employment for out-of-work theater pro... More

Emperor's New Clothes: Zar and Zan Act III

The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program created in 1935 as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Its goal was to provide employment for out-of-work theater professionals and to produ... More

Black Crook, The: Rudolph - Public domain dedication image

Mayan Theatre (venue) The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program created in 1935 as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Its goal was to provide employment for out-of-work theater pro... More

Fantasy 1939: "Immediate Comment" Coquettes long sleeve top with open ...

Fabric swatches are attached (Content) The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program created in 1935 as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Its goal was to provide employment for out-of... More

Life and Death of an American: Mrs. Dorgan (Home) green and black stri...

Fabric swatches attached (Content) The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program created in 1935 as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Its goal was to provide employment for out-of-wor... More

Serge Diaghileff's Ballet Russe (Metropolitan Opera, 1916)

Picryl description: Public domain book about theatrical performances, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Serge Diaghileff's Ballet Russe (Metropolitan Opera, 1916)

Picryl description: Public domain book about theatrical performances, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Sing for Your Supper: Color Palettes.

The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) was a New Deal program created in 1935 as part of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Its goal was to provide employment for out-of-work theater professionals and to produ... More

Serge Diaghileff's Ballet Russe (Metropolitan Opera, 1916)

Picryl description: Public domain book about theatrical performances, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

The New York herald (New York N.Y.), January 28, 1912

Daily, Jan. 9, 1842-1920 Vol. 6, no. 1565 (Sept. 21, 1840) ; v. 6, no. 2 (Sept. 22, 1840)-v. 87, no. 153 (Jan. 31, 1920). Issues for Sept. 22, 1840-Jan. 31, 1920 called also whole no. 1566-30,476. Also issued o... More

Les Ballets Russes a Paris, Mai 1917 [Souvenir Program]

Contains list of season's repertory; drawings by Léon Bakst and Pablo Picasso; costume designs for Parade; Les Femmes de Bonne Humeur; and Contes Russes; program information for numerous ballets; and photograph... More

Programme Officiel, Théatre de Monte-Carlo [program for 1923-1924 seas...

Contains drawings by Juan Gris, Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, and Claude Manet; curtain design for Les Tentations de la Bergère; sets and costume designs for the operas Le Médecin Malgré Lui and La Colombe and... More

Programme Officiel--1919-1920 Ballets Russes

Program for performances of Les Femmes de Bonne Humeur; La Boutique Fantasque, and Soleil de Nuit, also contains drawings by Picasso, curtain designs for Le Tricorne and La Boutique Fantasque; set design for Le... More

"Venice" - drapery of central figure

Study drawing shows the clothing and drapery for "Venice," the central allegorical figure in a mural in the Bowdoin College Museum of Art's Walker Art Building in Maine. A detail of her right arm is in the left... More

The wonderful wizard of Oz - Public domain book scan / engraving

First edition, second state. Cf. Schiller. Illustrated title-page in color, illustrated end-papers. "The engravings were made by the Illinois Engraving Company, the paper was supplied by the Dwight Brothers Pa... More

Theatre de Monte-Carlo Programme Officiel, 1926

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Serge Grigoriev's photo album/scrapbook

Contains examples of sets and costumes for Pulcinella, Les Femmes de Bonne Humeur, Petrouchka, Zéphire et Flore, Mavra, Le Renard, Les Biches, Les Fâcheux, and Barabau and photographs of Pulcinella, Le Chant du... More

Serge Grigoriev's photo album/scrapbook

Contains examples of sets and costumes for Pulcinella, Les Femmes de Bonne Humeur, Petrouchka, Zéphire et Flore, Mavra, Le Renard, Les Biches, Les Fâcheux, and Barabau and photographs of Pulcinella, Le Chant du... More

Serge Grigoriev's photo album/scrapbook

Contains examples of sets and costumes for Pulcinella, Les Femmes de Bonne Humeur, Petrouchka, Zéphire et Flore, Mavra, Le Renard, Les Biches, Les Fâcheux, and Barabau and photographs of Pulcinella, Le Chant du... More

Une faiseuse de flutte / Eine Pfeiffenmacherin (A Female Wind Instrum...

published by Martin Engelbrecht, engraver, 1684-1756 (artist notes) German (artist nationality) engraver (artist role) Recto: l. l.: C.P.S.C. Maj.; l. r.: Mart. Engelbrecht excud. A.V.; u. r. :170.; l. c.: (tit... More

Pirates of Penzance: Fourth Pirate Gussie. Yellow shirt, brown breeche...

Fabric swatches attached (Content) On the opposite side is a design from the Mikdado CDE 084-22. Digital ID #200219336