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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Pirates of Penzance: Frederic the Pirate

Pirates of Penzance: Frederic the Pirate (1934-1943)

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

A Christmas Carol: Bob Cratchit

A Christmas Carol: Bob Cratchit (1934-1943)

Buell Fuller (American, 19th/20th century)

Salut au Monde: White unitard with red drape. White gown with red kerchief. Brown unitard with black kerchief

Salut au Monde: White unitard with red drape. White gown with red kerchief. Brown unitard with black kerchief (1934-1943)

Robert Byrne (American, 19th/20th century)

Fantasy 1939: Glamour Girl

Fantasy 1939: Glamour Girl (1934-1943)

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

Pinocchio: The Brown Dog. Brown dog suit with red collar

Pinocchio: The Brown Dog. Brown dog suit with red collar (1934-1943)

Paul Cadorette (American, 20th Century)

The Mikado

The Mikado (1934-1943)

Anonymous

It Can’t Happen Here

It Can’t Happen Here (1934-1943)

Anonymous

Black Empire

Black Empire (1934-1943)

Anonymous

Help Yourself

Help Yourself (1934-1943)

Anonymous

Alien Corn

Alien Corn (1934-1943)

Anonymous

A Touch of Brimstone: Sketch no. 1, Domestic Interiors

A Touch of Brimstone: Sketch no. 1, Domestic Interiors (1934-1943)

Pinocchio: The Cat. Grey cat suit

Pinocchio: The Cat. Grey cat suit (1934-1943)

Paul Cadorette (American, 20th Century)

The Alarm Clock

The Alarm Clock (1934-1943)

Anonymous

Pirates of Penzance: Eleventh Pirate Rollo

Pirates of Penzance: Eleventh Pirate Rollo (1934-1943)

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

Pirates of Penzance: Mabel. Ruffled yellow gown with blue bows

Pirates of Penzance: Mabel. Ruffled yellow gown with blue bows (1934-1943)

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

Candide: Don Fernando Wearing black, white, and red costume with hat

Candide: Don Fernando Wearing black, white, and red costume with hat (1934-1943)

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

Pirates of Penzance: Edward Sergeant of Police

Pirates of Penzance: Edward Sergeant of Police (1934-1943)

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

Emperor’s New Clothes: Dancer

Emperor’s New Clothes: Dancer (1934-1943)

Andrei Hudiakoff

The Barker

The Barker (1934-1943)

Anonymous

Bassa Moona: Sketch no. 2 (Circus)

Bassa Moona: Sketch no. 2 (Circus) (1934-1943)

Lester J. Vermillia (American, 19th/20th century)

Pirates of Penzance: Isabel. Brown striped gown with yellow sleeves and hem

Pirates of Penzance: Isabel. Brown striped gown with yellow sleeves and hem (1934-1943)

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

The Apostle: Henry Schmidt

The Apostle: Henry Schmidt (1934-1943)

Maxine Borowsky (American, 20th Century)

The Weavers: Act 1 (Shop Interior against City Rooftops)

The Weavers: Act 1 (Shop Interior against City Rooftops) (1934-1943)

Frederick Stover

The Merry Wives of Windsor

The Merry Wives of Windsor (1934-1943)

Anonymous

Twelfth Night: Toby Belch

Twelfth Night: Toby Belch (1934-1943)

Robert Byrne (American, 19th/20th century)

The Mikado

The Mikado (1934-1943)

Anonymous

Pinocchio: Teal shirt with collar and cuffs. White pants with colored ruffles

Pinocchio: Teal shirt with collar and cuffs. White pants with colored ruffles (1934-1943)

Paul Cadorette (American, 20th Century)

Pirates of Penzance: Daughter #1. Plaid green gown with matching bonnet

Pirates of Penzance: Daughter #1. Plaid green gown with matching bonnet (1934-1943)

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

Help Yourself

Help Yourself (1934-1943)

Anonymous

The Tailor Becomes a Storekeeper

The Tailor Becomes a Storekeeper (1934-1943)

Anonymous

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