costume design

The Rivals: Red vest, orange coat, orange breeches, white cravat, blac...

Public domain image of a 18th-century fashion, costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

Tom Thumb Circus: Milo. White shirt, blue striped vest, blue & white ...

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

Julius Caesar: long pink dress with white panel over the shoulder

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Be Seated: Aunt Jemima - Drawing. Public domain image.

Venue unknown (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

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

African Dancers: Tribal Masks - Drawing. Public domain image.

Black Theatre, Puppet 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 ... More

Julius Caesar: Brown tunic with purple and blue drape secured with gol...

Public domain image of theatrical costume design, theater, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A Regular Fix: DeBrass. Black tailcoat, black trousers, white cravat, ...

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

The Dictator: Julia-II yellow dress with matching hat

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Be Seated: Tramp - Drawing. Public domain image.

Venue unknown (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

Dr. Faustus: 10 Friars - Public domain, Federal Theatre Project 1935-1...

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: Little Mermaid blue ballerina costume with tail

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

Pierre Patelin: Valere. Green shirt, green shorts, yellow cloak, orang...

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

Pierre Patelin:Page Boy. Green tunic, yellow tights, purple cape, and ...

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

Case of Philip Lawrence: Judge black robes with red tie and glasses

Front reads: Black Broadcloth (or Duvetyne on Sateen) (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 prov... More

Machine Age: Blue shirt, grey trousers, grey hat. Overalls, grey shirt...

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

Machine Age: Blue dress with sqaure neckline and ruffled sleeves

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

Pierre Patelin: P. Patelin Night. White nightgown with white nightcap.

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

A Hero is Born: Drunken Henderson violet smock, blue tights. Yellow sh...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a 19th-century fashion, Asian costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Doctor Faustus: Black Robe for Tasko-Good Angel; Lowell-Evil Angel

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

Big Blow, The: Florida Cracker, Sketch #18

Maxine Elliott Theatre (venue) LOC label: Sketch no. 14 (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 pr... More

Doctor Faustus: Lechery Muriel Woodward tight black dress, red cape, c...

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

Aladdin: Merchant - Drawing. Public domain image.

Mayan Theater (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: Spring. 2nd Little Girl. Yellow and white dress...

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Sing for Your Supper: Red and white top hat. Red & blue feather headd...

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: Papa Got a Job. Brown shirt, blue overalls and b...

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Sing for Your Supper: Papa Got a Job. Pink shirt, blue skirt, brown h...

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

Fantasy 1939: Dove - Public domain zoological illustration

Adelphi Theatre (venue) Dance 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... More

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

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

Valley Forge: Minuet Dancer. White gown, white gloves, and white shaw...

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

Love in Humble Life: Soldiers - Drawing. Public domain image.

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

String Fever(marionette): Trapeze clowns. Green clown costume with tr...

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

Life and Death of an American: Mrs. Dorgan 1914 Miss Floyd brown coat,...

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

Les Tentations de la Bergère ou l'Amour Vainqueur 1

Costume design for Shepherdess in Les Tentations de la Bergère ou l'Amour Vainqueur (Content) 1923 (date)

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

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

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

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[Women wearing brief costumes, holding veils, with feathers in her hai...

33245 U.S. Copyright Office Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 588. Title devised. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

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

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

Picryl description: Public domain image of a 19th century fashion, costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

We Live and Laugh: The Wonder Horse. Grumpy figure in nightdress and ...

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

The Mikado: Nanki Poo Prince. Yellow robe with blue shoulders tied by ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a 19th-century fashion, Asian costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Circus: Winston & Vintor. Red and white suit with matching maracas

Front reads: Suggest these have same type shawl as Arnold #7 (Content)

Tyl Ulenspiegel: Le Jongleur - Public domain dedication image

Production not listed in George Mason University Catalog-Calendar or Hallie Flanagan Account. (General)

The Little Mermaid:Two Toads peach with red spots

Part of the Dance Program for Young Folk (Content) Public domain image of theatrical costume design, theater, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Native Ground: Old Woman - Drawing. Public domain image.

Venice 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 pr... More

Pierre Patelin: Pierre Patelin. Black cape with bowler hat.

Children's Autumn Festival (venue) Measurements attached (Content) Public domain scan of 1930s theatrical costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Federal Theatre ... More

Case of Philip Lawrence: Cigarette Girl red outfit with silver-blue be...

Front reads: (Bebe Townsed) (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

The Little Mermaid: Two Maidens white and pink dress with flower head ...

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

How Long Brethren?: Chorus - Drawing. Public domain image.

Nora Bayes 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

Hansel and Gretel (Marionettes): Goose

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

Prologue to Glory: 2nd Woman Debater.

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

String Fever(marionette): Poodle for Singer, Black poodle.

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of sheep, lamb, farm animals, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Prologue to Glory: Squire Queen. Plaid yellow shirt, red tailcoat, ta...

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

Prologue to Glory: Mr. & Mrs. Hornbuckle. Orange cap, brown blanket 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

Sing for Your Supper: Red & white cap. Blue cowboy hat. White straw b...

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

Merry Wives of Windsor, The: Mistress Page

Statler Hotel (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

Life and Death of an American: Miss De Beeker pink blouse, green frill...

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

Sing for Your Supper: Third Vignette. Customer. Gown with spotted hem...

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: 13 of a Mitten. Magenta coat with puff sleeves, ...

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

Sing for Your Supper: Spring. A Scarlet Tanager. Red and black bird c...

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: Flower hat. Blue handbag. Blue & white apron. R...

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

Fantasy 1939: "Immediate Comment" blue trousers, gold belt, brown knit...

Color range and fabric swatch are attached (Content) Public domain scan of 1930s theatrical costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Federal Theatre Project (FTP) ... More

Haunted Pirate Ship: Policeman blue uniform with hat

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

Vaudeville: Two little girls in plaid dresses, mary janes, and hair b...

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

Unidentified Production: Costume for Unidentified Character to be port...

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

A Christmas Carol: Marley's Ghost

Marionette (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 theater prof... More

Machine Age: Blue dress with matching cape and white neck ruffle. Grey...

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

Pinocchio: Black satin strapless leotard spangled in black paillettes ...

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

String Fever(marionette): Florodora. Grey coat, grey top hat, grey pa...

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: Papa Got a Job. Green wrap dress, brown stocking...

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

Sing for Your Supper: Sixty Families. Yellow gown with feathered sleev...

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

" Tetrad' N.5 Russkii Balet S.P. Diagileva 1909-1929. (1926-1929) S.L....

[Notebook no. 5.] / Russian Ballet (i.e., Ballets Russes) / 1909-1929. / (1926-1929) /, Cover reads "Iavia" [brand name of notebook]. (General)

McLoughlin's Christmas annual for young people (and some older ones) C...

Also available in digital form.

The water-babies; a fairy tale for a land-baby

Also available in digital form.

Hurly-Burly Extravaganza and Refined Vaudeville

Created and "copyright 1899 Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, N.Y." No. 2819. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

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

Frederick William - L'enjambee imperiale

Print shows Catherine II, Empress of Russia, bare-breasted, holding a scepter and sphere, taking a large step from a piece of land on the right labeled "Russie" to a crescent moon atop a steeple or minaret labe... More

Vive le roi, vive la nation J'savois ben qu'jaurions not tour.

Print shows a well-dressed peasant woman nursing an infant, riding on the back of a noblewoman who is holding onto the shoulders of a nun, representing the clergy. This cartoon presents a realingment of the Est... More

Bear chase in Norway - Public domain drawing

Humorous drawing shows a bear chasing a sportsman who fires his rifle into the air as the bear chews the tails of his coat. Taylor visited Norway in 1856 and 1857 after the death of his first wife. Inscribed ab... More

Juan Gris's color design for a Shepherdess in Les Tentations de la Ber...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Russian Empire, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Pirates of Penzance: Perruchio. Brown tunic, striped gold sleeves, gol...

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

1920s-vintage advertising flier for the Bassett's Ice Cream stand in t...

Picryl description: Public domain photo of vintage Pennsylvania postcard, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Puppet Parade: Zasu Pitts. Pink dress, pink apron, white collar, white...

Fabric swatch attached (Content) Public domain photograph - female portrait, the 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description