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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Ohio Doom

Ohio Doom (1934-1943)

Anonymous

MacBeth (Voodoo): Black robe with red cross emblem

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

Nat Karson (Swiss, 1908-1954)

We Live and Laugh: The Wonder Horse. Evening Gown

We Live and Laugh: The Wonder Horse. Evening Gown (1934-1943)

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

Black Crook

Black Crook (1934-1943)

Anonymous

Abstract Nude Torso

Abstract Nude Torso (1934-1943)

Anonymous

Candide Inquisitors: Two figures in black and red with partial facial coverings

Candide Inquisitors: Two figures in black and red with partial facial coverings (1934-1943)

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

Shepherd’s Mystery: Blue tunic, green cape with red lining, brown bandage leggings

Shepherd’s Mystery: Blue tunic, green cape with red lining, brown bandage leggings (1934-1943)

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

The Alcestis of Euripedes: Handmaid

The Alcestis of Euripedes: Handmaid (1934-1943)

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

Tobias and the Angel: 1st Dancing Girl

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

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

Horned Animal, Dogs, and Tree against Sky with Moon and Comet

Horned Animal, Dogs, and Tree against Sky with Moon and Comet (1934-1943)

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

Tobias and the Angel: Sarah.

Tobias and the Angel: Sarah. (1934-1943)

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

Looking Backward: Russian Girl purple vest over peach blouse

Looking Backward: Russian Girl purple vest over peach blouse (1934-1943)

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

Laff That Off

Laff That Off (1934-1943)

Anonymous

The Alcestis of Euripedes: Manservant

The Alcestis of Euripedes: Manservant (1934-1943)

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

Seamen’s Ballad: Portal

Seamen’s Ballad: Portal (1934-1943)

Manuel Essman (American, 19th/20th century)

Vaudeville: Plan for Onstage Movement

Vaudeville: Plan for Onstage Movement (1934-1943)

James Stewart Morcom (American, 1906-2001)

Life and Death of an American: 4 Graduates of Grammar School white voile dresses

Life and Death of an American: 4 Graduates of Grammar School white voile dresses (1934-1943)

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

Life and Death of an American: Mary white ruffled dress, straw flowered hat, pink ribbons

Life and Death of an American: Mary white ruffled dress, straw flowered hat, pink ribbons (1934-1943)

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

The Magistrate: Sketch no. 3, Act II

The Magistrate: Sketch no. 3, Act II (1934-1943)

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

Up We Go: Beach Costume

Up We Go: Beach Costume (1934-1943)

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

Ready! Aim! Fire!

Ready! Aim! Fire! (1934-1943)

Anonymous

It Can’t Happen Here: Act II Scenes 1 and 3, Editor’s Office

It Can’t Happen Here: Act II Scenes 1 and 3, Editor’s Office (1934-1943)

Tom Adrian Cracraft (American, 1905-1963)

Bluebeard: Hunter

Bluebeard: Hunter (1934-1943)

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

Swing It: Female Quartet

Swing It: Female Quartet (1934-1943)

Maxine Borowsky (American, 20th Century)

The Alcestis of Euripedes: Alcestis

The Alcestis of Euripedes: Alcestis (1934-1943)

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

Life and Death of an American: Blanche Collins Sequinned net dress with long sash

Life and Death of an American: Blanche Collins Sequinned net dress with long sash (1934-1943)

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

One Third of a Nation

One Third of a Nation (1934-1943)

Anonymous

Valley Forge: General Washington:

Valley Forge: General Washington: (1934-1943)

Dorothy Van Dunker (American, 20th Century)

The Mikado: Chorus #9 Miss Leslie

The Mikado: Chorus #9 Miss Leslie (1934-1943)

Maxine Borowsky (American, 20th Century)

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

Sleeping Beauty: Green coat over light green tunic, mustard hose, and pointed green slippers (1934-1943)

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

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