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Ziegfeld follies (1907-1931)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1907-1931

Biography

The Ziegfeld Follies was a series of elaborate theatrical revue productions on Broadway in New York City from 1907 to 1931. In 1932 they became a radio program as the Ziegfeld Follies of the Air.

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Identified Ziegfeld Follies' sketches, 1920s, f.1of4, 1920s

 folder
Identifier: SC.1.2.2.25-30.25
Scope and Contents

5 sketches of costumes identified as designs for 1921[previously misattributed to 1925] Ziegfeld Follies. Sketches are titled in reference to the period, style, or play personality: "Directorie 1795-1800, "Gothic, "Russian".

Dates: 1920s

Lucile, Ltd. records, 1910-1925

 Collection
Identifier: SC.1
Scope and Contents Collection is comprised of model photographs, sketches, photographs of sketches, show programs, some newspaper and magazine clippings with articles about or by Lucile, order forms, advertisements, and fashion plates. Garment designs include theatrical costumes, wedding gowns, day and evening wear, tea gowns, lingerie and pajamas. Bulk of the collection consists of model photographs, fashion sketches, photographs of sketches and official phototransfers. In addition there are clippings of...
Dates: 1863-1935

Sketches, Theater gowns and costumes v.77, Evening wear, 1920s, 1920s

 volume
Identifier: SC.1.2.2.25-30
Scope and Contents Loose 93 sketches in 6 folders. 2 folders with 65 sketches of theatrical costumes from early 1920s, (old-volume .77), 28 sketches in 4 folders assembled from other parts of collection for better access. Sketches are drafted in pencil and colored in gouache, and some have swatches of fabrics. A note on .28 reads: "Sketches should be returned at the earliest possible moment. A charge of $6 will be made for each sketch that is not returned to me." Some intended clients' names noted: .31 "Miss...
Dates: 1920s