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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Bluebeard: Seneschal

Bluebeard: Seneschal (1934-1943)

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

The Mikado

The Mikado (1934-1943)

Anonymous

Green Grow the Lilacs

Green Grow the Lilacs (1934-1943)

Anonymous

String Fever: Sketch no. 1, Drop for Singer and Orchestra and Drop for Seals and Acrobats

String Fever: Sketch no. 1, Drop for Singer and Orchestra and Drop for Seals and Acrobats (1934-1943)

Hope Shippee (American, 1908-1978)

‘DANCE’ (Curtains and Dancers)

‘DANCE’ (Curtains and Dancers) (1934-1943)

Anonymous

The Mikado: Chorus #10 Miss Woods

The Mikado: Chorus #10 Miss Woods (1934-1943)

Maxine Borowsky (American, 20th Century)

Fantasy 1939: ‘Immediate Comment’ purple blouse, yellow skirt

Fantasy 1939: ‘Immediate Comment’ purple blouse, yellow skirt (1934-1943)

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

On Top: 2 Acrobats. White trousers, red boots, and multicolored top

On Top: 2 Acrobats. White trousers, red boots, and multicolored top (1934-1943)

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

If Ye Break Faith

If Ye Break Faith (1934-1943)

Anonymous

Life and Death of an American: Jerry grey shirt, blue pants, green cap, red sweater

Life and Death of an American: Jerry grey shirt, blue pants, green cap, red sweater (1934-1943)

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

Swing It

Swing It (1934-1943)

Anonymous

Pirates of Penzance: Tenth Pirate Pettigrew

Pirates of Penzance: Tenth Pirate Pettigrew (1934-1943)

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

Mary Tudor: Lord

Mary Tudor: Lord (1934-1943)

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

The Little Mermaid: Mother:Sisters blue ballet bodice and tutu with fishtail attached

The Little Mermaid: Mother:Sisters blue ballet bodice and tutu with fishtail attached (1934-1943)

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

Case of Philip Lawrence: Cigarette Girl red outfit with silver-blue belt carrying a tray

Case of Philip Lawrence: Cigarette Girl red outfit with silver-blue belt carrying a tray (1934-1943)

Perry Watkins (American, 1907-1974 )

Noah

Noah (1934-1943)

Anonymous

Anthony and Anna

Anthony and Anna (1934-1943)

Anonymous

A Christmas Carol: Christmas Present

A Christmas Carol: Christmas Present (1934-1943)

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

Swing It: Café, Act I

Swing It: Café, Act I (1934-1943)

Vaudeville: Sketch no. 7 (Proscenium with Tramp, Clown, and Minstrel Seraphim)

Vaudeville: Sketch no. 7 (Proscenium with Tramp, Clown, and Minstrel Seraphim) (1934-1943)

James Stewart Morcom (American, 1906-2001)

Room Service

Room Service (1934-1943)

Anonymous

Case of Philip Lawrence: gold helmet, wristlets, briefs, and slippers

Case of Philip Lawrence: gold helmet, wristlets, briefs, and slippers (1934-1943)

Perry Watkins (American, 1907-1974 )

Esto No Pasara Aquí (It Can’t Happen Here): Immigration Post

Esto No Pasara Aquí (It Can’t Happen Here): Immigration Post (1934-1943)

The Return of David: Molly

The Return of David: Molly (1934-1943)

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

The Sun Rises in the West

The Sun Rises in the West (1934-1943)

Anonymous

Pinocchio: Dwarf General

Pinocchio: Dwarf General (1934-1943)

Vaudeville

Vaudeville (1934-1943)

Anonymous

Life and Death of an American: Singer red dress, with brown folds

Life and Death of an American: Singer red dress, with brown folds (1934-1943)

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

Ask Dad: Unidentified Scenery

Ask Dad: Unidentified Scenery (1934-1943)

The Milky Way

The Milky Way (1934-1943)

Anonymous

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