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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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The Merry Widow

The Merry Widow (1934-1943)

Anonymous
Posters
Frankie and Johnny

Frankie and Johnny (1934-1943)

Anonymous
Posters
On Top: Designed for Jane Wilday ‘Twilight’, Blue evening gown with silver panel and flowered neck

On Top: Designed for Jane Wilday ‘Twilight’, Blue evening gown with silver panel and flowered neck (1934-1943)

Emile Stoner (American, 19th/20th century)
Illustration
Eternal Prodigal: ‘Pastoral’ Prod. Son Bruce

Eternal Prodigal: ‘Pastoral’ Prod. Son Bruce (1934-1943)

Nat Karson (Swiss, 1908-1954)
Illustration
Pirates of Penzance: Jolly Roger flag. Black flag with white skull and crossbones

Pirates of Penzance: Jolly Roger flag. Black flag with white skull and crossbones (1934-1943)

John Glidden (American, 19th/20th century)
Illustration
Purple Is As Purple Does (A Touch of Brimstone)

Purple Is As Purple Does (A Touch of Brimstone) (1934-1943)

Anonymous
Posters
The Magistrate: Sketch no. 1, Act I Also Scene 2 of Act III (Domestic Interior)

The Magistrate: Sketch no. 1, Act I Also Scene 2 of Act III (Domestic Interior) (1934-1943)

Nels Astner (American, 19th/20th century)
Illustration
Circus

Circus (1934-1943)

Anonymous
Posters
The Alarm Clock

The Alarm Clock (1934-1943)

Anonymous
Posters
Pirates of Penzance: Daughter #6. Green dress with yellow sleeves, and hem

Pirates of Penzance: Daughter #6. Green dress with yellow sleeves, and hem (1934-1943)

Alex Jones (American, 19th/20th century)
Illustration
Horse Play: Sketch no. 4, Act 6, Beanum and Barley:Riley’s Circus

Horse Play: Sketch no. 4, Act 6, Beanum and Barley:Riley’s Circus (1934-1943)

Edward Gilbert (American, 19th/20th century)
Illustration
Turpentine

Turpentine (1934-1943)

Anonymous
Posters
Pinocchio: Green coat, white shirt, peach pants, yellow stockings, and yellow hat

Pinocchio: Green coat, white shirt, peach pants, yellow stockings, and yellow hat (1934-1943)

Paul Cadorette (American, 20th Century)
Illustration
Looking Backward: Trench Set Piece

Looking Backward: Trench Set Piece (1934-1943)

Edward Gilbert (American, 19th/20th century)
Illustration
Machine Age: Miss Martino

Machine Age: Miss Martino (1934-1943)

Emile Stoner (American, 19th/20th century)
Illustration
Pirates of Penzance: Fourth Pirate Gussie

Pirates of Penzance: Fourth Pirate Gussie (1934-1943)

John Glidden (American, 19th/20th century)
Illustration
The Little Mermaid: Ladies in Waiting

The Little Mermaid: Ladies in Waiting (1934-1943)

Robert Byrne (American, 19th/20th century)
Illustration
The Disappointment: Sketch no. 2, A Tavern Sign of the Tun, A Street…

The Disappointment: Sketch no. 2, A Tavern Sign of the Tun, A Street… (1934-1943)

Wood MacLane (American, 19th/20th century)
Illustration
Dixie to Broadway

Dixie to Broadway (1934-1943)

Anonymous
Posters
The Emperor’s New Clothes

The Emperor’s New Clothes (1934-1943)

Anonymous
Posters
Tobias and the Angel: 1st Dancing Girl

Tobias and the Angel: 1st Dancing Girl (1934-1943)

Mary Merrill (American, 19th/20th century)
Illustration
We Live and Laugh

We Live and Laugh (1934-1943)

Anonymous
Posters
Eternal Prodigal: Money Bag gold mesh

Eternal Prodigal: Money Bag gold mesh (1934-1943)

Nat Karson (Swiss, 1908-1954)
Illustration
MacBeth (Voodoo): Black robe with red cross emblem

MacBeth (Voodoo): Black robe with red cross emblem (1934-1943)

Nat Karson (Swiss, 1908-1954)
Illustration
The Black Crook: Diamond

The Black Crook: Diamond (1934-1943)

Sidney Carlyle (American, 19th/20th century)
Illustration
The Bat

The Bat (1934-1943)

Anonymous
Posters
Pinocchio: Preliminary Drawing of the Puppet Stage for Act I, Scene 3

Pinocchio: Preliminary Drawing of the Puppet Stage for Act I, Scene 3 (1934-1943)

Perry Watkins (American, 1907-1974 )
Illustration
Lights O’ London: Clifford Armytage (villain)

Lights O’ London: Clifford Armytage (villain) (1934-1943)

Emile Stoner (American, 19th/20th century)
Illustration
Iolanthe: 3 Fairies green dress tied with white ribbons

Iolanthe: 3 Fairies green dress tied with white ribbons (1934-1943)

Emile Stoner (American, 19th/20th century)
Illustration
Run Little Chillun: Belle. White dress with blue stripes

Run Little Chillun: Belle. White dress with blue stripes (1934-1943)

B. House (American, 19th/20th century)
Illustration
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