Federal Theatre Project

The Federal Theatre Project was the largest and most ambitious effort mounted by the Federal Government to organize and produce theater events. It was an effort of the administration of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt
to provide work for unemployed professionals in the theater during the Great Depression. This collection features posters, playbills, stage and costume designs used in some of the productions.

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Pinocchio: Tumbler

Pinocchio: Tumbler (1934-1943)

Paul Cadorette (American, 20th Century)

Six Who Pass While the Lentils Boil: Milkmaid

Six Who Pass While the Lentils Boil: Milkmaid (1934-1943)

Black Empire

Black Empire (1934-1943)

Anonymous

Prologue to Glory: Sketch no. 2 (Cabin Exterior)

Prologue to Glory: Sketch no. 2 (Cabin Exterior) (1934-1943)

Frederick Stover (American, 20th Century)

Boy Meets Girl

Boy Meets Girl (1934-1943)

Anonymous

Revue of Reviews

Revue of Reviews (1934-1943)

Anonymous

Life and Death of an American: 2 Girl Dancers red flapper dress

Life and Death of an American: 2 Girl Dancers red flapper dress (1934-1943)

Alex Jones (American, 19th/20th century)

Trial by Jury: Bridesmaid. Purple gown with puffed waist. Purple cap with peach flowers

Trial by Jury: Bridesmaid. Purple gown with puffed waist. Purple cap with peach flowers (1934-1943)

Emile Stoner (American, 19th/20th century)

Case of Philip Lawrence: Halter neck ballet dress and slippers

Case of Philip Lawrence: Halter neck ballet dress and slippers (1934-1943)

Perry Watkins (American, 1907-1974 )

Tobias and the Angel: 2nd Dancing Girl

Tobias and the Angel: 2nd Dancing Girl (1934-1943)

Mary Merrill (American, 19th/20th century)

Puppet Pageant

Puppet Pageant (1934-1943)

Anonymous

Macbeth

Macbeth (1934-1943)

Anonymous

American Holiday

American Holiday (1934-1943)

Anonymous

New York Fireman: Blue coat, purple waistcoat, brown cravat, patterned yellow trousers

New York Fireman: Blue coat, purple waistcoat, brown cravat, patterned yellow trousers (1934-1943)

Professor Mamlock: Two Figures in Dark Passageway (Sketch no. 2)

Professor Mamlock: Two Figures in Dark Passageway (Sketch no. 2) (1934-1943)

Frederick Stover (American, 20th Century)

The Apostle: Mr. Schmidt

The Apostle: Mr. Schmidt (1934-1943)

Maxine Borowsky (American, 20th Century)

String Fever(marionette): Violin

String Fever(marionette): Violin (1934-1943)

Irving M. Reizes (American, 19th/20th century)

Hansel and Gretel

Hansel and Gretel (1934-1943)

Anonymous

Vaudeville: Sketch no. 16 (Jazz Club Scene

Vaudeville: Sketch no. 16 (Jazz Club Scene (1934-1943)

George Williams

Pirates of Penzance: First Pirate Reginald

Pirates of Penzance: First Pirate Reginald (1934-1943)

John Glidden (American, 19th/20th century)

The Apostle: Prison Guard

The Apostle: Prison Guard (1934-1943)

Maxine Borowsky (American, 20th Century)

9 Pine Street

9 Pine Street (1934-1943)

Anonymous

Pirates of Penzance: Sixth Pirate Ethelbert

Pirates of Penzance: Sixth Pirate Ethelbert (1934-1943)

John Glidden (American, 19th/20th century)

Emperor’s New Clothes: Empress Yellow and white striped top

Emperor’s New Clothes: Empress Yellow and white striped top (1934-1943)

Andrei Hudiakoff

Silas the Chore Boy: Silas. Blue overalls, blue shirt, brown boots, and brown cap:

Silas the Chore Boy: Silas. Blue overalls, blue shirt, brown boots, and brown cap: (1934-1943)

Emile Stoner (American, 19th/20th century)

Valley Forge: British Soldier

Valley Forge: British Soldier (1934-1943)

American Wing

American Wing (1934-1943)

Anonymous

Aladdin

Aladdin (1934-1943)

Anonymous

Professor Mamlock: Five Figures in Laboratory and Passageway

Professor Mamlock: Five Figures in Laboratory and Passageway (1934-1943)

Frederick Stover (American, 20th Century)

Aladdin: Backdrop Design

Aladdin: Backdrop Design (1934-1943)

Frederick Stover (American, 20th Century)

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