Folio 13

Scope and Contents Volume 13 contains coverage of Mainbocher's theatrical designs, primarily for Mary Martin, but also for actresses Lynn Fontanne, Betty Field and Lauren Bacall from 1951 to 1959. In addition to her work on the Broadway stage, Martin starred in the television version of "Born Yesterday" and headlined her own six-month tour, "Music with Mary Martin." For the latter she wore twenty original dresses by the designer, seven of which she modeled in a preview fashion show. Folders include a typed...