costume design

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

Twelfth Night: Toby Belch - Drawing. Public domain image.

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

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)

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

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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)

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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

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

Woman seated, man standing with tennis racket looking at empty sign.

Forms part of the Artist poster filing series (Library of Congress)

The King's fool - Drawing. Public domain image.

Man dressed as a jester holding and pointing to doll of jester(?). J266283 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by Exhibit Supply Co. No copyright renewal. No. 2.

What a Relief: Judgement Day. White 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

Pirates of Penzance: First Pirate Reginald. Yellow v-neck shirt, yello...

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 Mikado: Grey and white checked robe with red sash and neckline. Ba...

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

Patience: unidentified character

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

Machine Age: 3 Mountaineers grey patched trousers, torn orange shirt, ...

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

Swing It: Jungle Swing. Orange & white shorts, Orange necklace and an...

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Pierre Patelin: Henriette. Blue dress, white petticoat, white wimple.

Children's Autumn Festival (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 pro... More

Mr. Dooley, Jr.: Mrs. Anders. Pink dress with red and blue lines.

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

One-Third of a Nation: Landowner. Blue tailcoat, yellow breeches, whit...

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: 2nd & 3rd Slaves

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

Prologue to Glory: Yellow dress, brown coat, pink shawl, and green mi...

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Big Blow, The: Cracker Woman, Sketch #15

Maxine Elliott Theatre (venue) LOC label: Sketch no. 13 (General) Public domain scan of 1930s theatrical costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Federal Theatre P... More

Pinocchio: Pinocchio. Purple shirt, white coat with red pattern and ne...

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

Run Little Chillun: Men Dancers. Curled bronze skirt, wih matching arm...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a ballet stage costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Sing for Your Supper: Chorus. White bikini tops with red bottoms.Sheer...

Picryl description: Public domain image related to dance, dancing, music, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Life and Death of an American: Josephine Morse, Bella Gould, Jean Nels...

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

S ing for Your Supper: Papa Got a Job.Pink dress, red coat, blue glove...

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

Sing for Your Supper: Adorable. Short-sleeved crop-top with pleated sk...

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Sing for Your Supper: Spring. 3rd Little Girl. Blue dress with white ...

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Sing for Your Supper: Spring. 4th Little Girl. Orange dress with blue...

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

Merry Wives of Windsor, The: Mistress Ford

Statler Hotel (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

Life and Death of an American: Mrs. Dorgan Grammar School blue blouse,...

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

Sing for Your Supper: Chef's hat. Blue bottle. Boater hat. Red bow ti...

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

Zerbrockene Krug, Der: Ruprecht

Temple Israel (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

On Top: Sandorn-Show Girl. Halter-neck gown with veiled cap and muff.

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

Tom Thumb Circus: Nora Hanlon- Red hood with horns covered in sequins...

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: Opening Night. Green sleeveless dress, jacket w...

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

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.

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.

Program Officiel des Ballets et Opéras Russes de Serge de Diaghilew (T...

Contains list of season's repertory and list of season's artists; set designs for Le Renard and Mavra; costume design for Le Renard, Aurora's Wedding, and Mavra; photographs of Bronislava Nijinska, Igor Stravin... More

Program Officiel des Ballets et Opéras Russes de Serge de Diaghilew (T...

Contains list of season's repertory and list of season's artists; set designs for Le Renard and Mavra; costume design for Le Renard, Aurora's Wedding, and Mavra; photographs of Bronislava Nijinska, Igor Stravin... More

Alhambra Theatre: The Sleeping Princess

Souvenir program for the premiere in 1921 with plot synopsis, cast list, set and costume designs by Léon Bakst, as well as articles. (Content)

Alhambra Theatre: The Sleeping Princess

Souvenir program for the premiere in 1921 with plot synopsis, cast list, set and costume designs by Léon Bakst, as well as articles. (Content)

Alhambra Theatre: The Sleeping Princess

Souvenir program for the premiere in 1921 with plot synopsis, cast list, set and costume designs by Léon Bakst, as well as articles. (Content)

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

The witch and the fat school boy / R.E. Sherwood.

Title on verso. (DLC/PP-1937:0027). Forms part of: Cabinet of American illustration (Library of Congress). Published in: "Von Nipkin's Defeat" by Boudinot Cole, Harper's young people, 9:761 (Aug. 28, 1888). BAR... More

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

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

The manual exercise, & c. (continued from p. 35)

12 sequences illustrating the loading and rammimg of a musket charge: sequence 13 to 18. Illus. in: London Magazine, 1746, v. 15. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Shelf.

Yatsushi kikujidō, Harunobu Suzuki, Woodblock Print, Japan

Print shows a woman picking chrysanthemums along the banks of a stream. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-06. Adachi modern reprint (Showa).... More

A Scotch reel. Book illustration from Library of Congress, British Car...

"Two couples dancing a reel. The ladies wear the monstrous feathered coiffures then fashionable, see No. 5370, & c. ..." (Source: George) No. 5. This record contains unverified data from George. Catalogue of Po... More

Miss Chesney, Glass negative photograph, American Civil War time.

Public domain portrait photograph, 19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Maud Fay a Gurrune [i.e., Gutrune]

Photograph shows noted American opera singer Maud Fay who starred in the role of Gutrune in Richard Wagner's opera Götterdämmerung. (Source: Flickr Commons project, 2013)

Dr. Faustus: The Cardinal - Drawing. Public domain image.

Maxine Elliott 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... More

Costume Design from Boston production of Dr. Faustus (sketch # 15 (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

What a Relief: Chorus Hot Number. Black coat with blue lapels, blue t...

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

Sleeping Beauty: Blue gown with white front panel and red ribbons. Ela...

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

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: Queen. White gown with square neck. G...

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

Uncle Tom's Cabin:Uncle Tom as Slave. Patched sweater, button up shir...

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

Alcestis of Euripedes, The: The Elders

Venue unknown (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

Circus: Rope Dancer white ruffled tights and matching top

Front Reads: Change to blue see sketch 21; Lancaster(not so many ruffles, Reckless, Newman, Metzler (Content)

Unidentified Production: Spain Costume

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