costume design

Natalia Goncharova's color design for the Siamese Butterfly in Aurora'...

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

[Lillian Gish, full-length portrait, standing, facing left, wearing pi...

George Grantham Bain Collection. Public domain photograph - actress, 1920s female portrait, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sleeping Beauty: Green coat over light green tunic, mustard hose, and ...

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Game of Chess: Alexis blue military coat with gold epaulettes and sash...

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

MacBeth: Lady MacBeth as Queen pink gown with purple robe. Silver crow...

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

Life and Death of an American: Different types of necklines with fabri...

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: Brutal Bros. blue overcoats, trousers, and bowler hats

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Dance of Death: Announcer white robes, red gloves, trojan helmet

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

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

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

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

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

Circus: Romper with wide ruffled neckline, deep V back and lace cap

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: Judge. Grey robe with black ties and edges. Black hat.

Children's Autumn Festival (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-wor... More

Pierre Patelin: Farmer. Grey belted tunic, grey boots, and grey hat.

Children's Autumn Festival (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-wor... More

Case of Philip Lawrence: gold helmet, wristlets, briefs, and slippers

Sparkly fabric 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 prog... More

Swing It. Blanche Young. Pink dress with yellow ruffles. Purple beads...

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

Jack and the Beanstalk: Beeber. Grey robe, black cape with red lining....

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

Folk Dances of All Nations: Six Women Italian 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

Doctor Faustus: wine robe with intricate patterned collar and front

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: Short yellow dress with "soft flowing silk fins on arms 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

Sing for Your Supper: Papa Got a Job. Scrub Woman. White dress with r...

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

H.M.S. Pinafore Chorus Lita Selwyn blue dress with green ruffles. Matc...

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

Uncle Tom's Cabin: Pink dress with white undershirt, red bandana.

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

Julius Caesar: Brutus (Soldier) red, blue and silver tunic. Blue laced...

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

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

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

Men Against Microbes(Marionettes): Mrs. Meister head with red lips, bl...

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

As You Like It: Rosalind - Drawing. Public domain 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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Serge Diaghileff's Ballet Russe (Metropolitan Opera, 1916)

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The story of Jack, a tale of the north; and other fascinating dog stor...

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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)

[ Brahms Variations] - Public domain document scan of drawing

[Sketch of three dancers. Costume design for Brahms Variations. This is a two-sided drawing with an unfinished rendering on the back.] (Content) 1944 (date)

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

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

Poster - Negro double song & dance - Public domain lithograph

F9879 U.S. Copyright Office Created by the Courier Co. Forms part of: Minstrel poster collection (Library of Congress)

[Maxine Elliott, full-length portrait, standing, facing left, as Porti...

No. 3. Copyright by Burr McIntosh. Public domain photograph - Portrait, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Society maid, no. 3 - Public domain portrait painting

g20721 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

Pirates of Penzance: Edward Sergeant of Police. Blue policeman's unifo...

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

New York Fireman: Black tailcoat, black trousers, tan waistcoat, ruffl...

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

Costume Design from Boston production of Macbeth (Sketch #16 (front))....

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Haunted Pirate Ship: Killer Nan yellow blouse, red sash and kerchief. ...

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Sing a Song Man: Blinkie-Pink nightshirt with blue cap and pointy ear...

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Pirates of Penzance: Daughter #4. Yellow plaid gown with blue ribbons....

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

Pirates of Penzance: Frederic the Pirate. Cream shirt, striped blue ve...

Fabric swatches attached (Content) Municipal Theatre (venue) Public domain scan of 1930s theatrical costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Federal Theatre Projec... More

Taming of the Shrew, The: Hortensio

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

Petrouchka: Black robe with colored stars, green cane, green top 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

Petrouchka(Marionette): Green dress, yellow fringe shawl, blue feather...

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Bluebeard: Fatima - Drawing. Public domain image.

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

Dance of Death: Plate I capered trousers helmet, shoulder pads, kneepa...

Piece of the drawing is cut out. (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

Lights O' London: Clifford Armytage (villain) black coat, white cravat...

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A Hero is Born: 12 Fairy Lucky red and black dress with grey sleeves, ...

Public domain image of a 15th-16th century fashion, costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Swing It: Bronze and orange cape. White collar, orange tie, pink bowl...

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: Mrs Lloyd "Widows and Orphans" brown dress with fur colla...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a portrait of the person with lace costume accessory, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Big Blow, The: Florida Cracker, Sketch #40

Maxine Elliott Theatre (venue) LOC label: Sketch no. 38 (General) Public domain scan of 1930s theatrical costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Federal Theatre P... More

Treasure Island: Mrs. Hawkins.Grey dress with white apron, white shaw...

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

Pinocchio: City Child. Blue coat with lace cuffs and collar. Blue shor...

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One-Third of a Nation: Nurses. Striped dress, bow headcloth.

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One-Third of a Nation: Alderman grey coat, grey breeches, grey jerkin,...

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

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Sing for Your Supper: Coat, waistcoat, bow tie, and pants.

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Sing for Your Supper: Sixty Families. Brown plaid coat, brown tights, ...

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: Duke Frederic - Drawing. Public domain 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

Sing for Your Supper: Opening Night. Yellow dress, green jacket with ...

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: Fourth Vignette. #11 Barber-Coat, pants, shoes,...

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Life and Death of an American: grey coat, brown trousers, red tie, blu...

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Sing for Your Supper: 13 of a Mitten. William Arnold. Orange plaid tai...

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

Flashback: Patience. Pink ballgown with red trim and flower crown.

Fabric swatch is 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 pr... More

Parade: Red shirt with silver shoulders, silver and yellow skirt.

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

Big Blow, The: Cracker Woman, Sketch # 51

Maxine Elliott Theatre (venue) LOC label: Sketch no. 45 (General) Public domain scan of 1930s theatrical costume design, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description The Federal Theatre P... More

Up We Go: Mickey Mouse. Mickey Mouse costume with red shorts and yell...

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

One-Third of a Nation: Nurses. Striped dress, bow headcloth.

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, ...

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: 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

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)

J.E. Jackson burlesque B. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

Chorus girl in short costume and yellow boots. L5854 U.S. Copyright Office "Copyright J.E. Jackson." Title derived from U.S. Copyright Office information. Forms part of: Theatrical poster collection (Library of Congress)

Shall women vote? / Ehrhart. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows a man labeled "Graft Politics" paying, with his left hand, a tramp labeled "Floater" at the end of a line of tramps outside a polling place, while with his right hand he attempts to stop a wo... More

Hints to managers, actors and authors / G.M. Woodward, del., British C...

Printed on item: In Holland's Exhibition rooms may be seen the largest collection in Europe of humorous prints. Admit.ce one Shillg. Not found in British Museum Catalogue (BMC). Most images available on microfi... More

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

Dance Souvenir Program The Firebird - Public domain musical sheets

Souvenir program for the premiere of The Firebird, June 1910. Contains set and costume designs for The Firebird; set designs for Giselle and Schéhérazade; program information for Le Carnaval; The Firebird; and ... 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

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

Swing It: Old Army Game - Public domain, Federal Theatre Project 1935-...

Adelphi 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

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

Costume Design from Boston production of Dr. Faustus (sketch # 11 (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

Costume Design from New York production of Macbeth (Sketch #3 (front))...

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

Costume Design from Boston production of Dr. Faustus (sketch # 13 (fro...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a scary creature, evil, devil, horns, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

What a Relief: Chorus Opening. Black dress with white collar and blac...

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

Mary Tudor: Lord red patterned doublet, tan hose, red cape, neck ruff ...

Fabric swatches 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) was a New Deal... More

Costume Design from Boston production of Dr. Faustus (sketch # 20 (fro...

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