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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Tobias and the Angel: Sarah

Tobias and the Angel: Sarah (1934-1943)

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

String Fever(marionette): Pianist for Singer

String Fever(marionette): Pianist for Singer (1934-1943)

We Live and Laugh: The Old Maids

We Live and Laugh: The Old Maids (1934-1943)

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

Pinocchio: The Cat. Grey cat suit

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

Paul Cadorette (American, 20th Century)

The Eternal Wanderer: The Guide

The Eternal Wanderer: The Guide (1934-1943)

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

The Milky Way

The Milky Way (1934-1943)

Anonymous

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)

Processional: Sketch no. 3 (Factories and Smokestacks, Distorted:Cubist)

Processional: Sketch no. 3 (Factories and Smokestacks, Distorted:Cubist) (1934-1943)

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

Room Service

Room Service (1934-1943)

Anonymous

Mister Jim

Mister Jim (1934-1943)

Anonymous

Bluebeard: Brian

Bluebeard: Brian (1934-1943)

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

Esto No Pasara Aquí (It Can’t Happen Here): Switchboard Scene

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

Tobias and the Angel: 2nd Dancing Girl

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

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

Prologue to Glory

Prologue to Glory (1934-1943)

Anonymous

New York Fireman: Cabman. Purple cape, red trousers, whip, and purple cap

New York Fireman: Cabman. Purple cape, red trousers, whip, and purple cap (1934-1943)

Autumn Crocus

Autumn Crocus (1934-1943)

Anonymous

It Can’t Happen Here

It Can’t Happen Here (1934-1943)

Anonymous

The Alarm Clock

The Alarm Clock (1934-1943)

Anonymous

The Emperor Jones: Sketch no. 1 (Three Back Drop Elements)

The Emperor Jones: Sketch no. 1 (Three Back Drop Elements) (1934-1943)

Anonymous

East is West

East is West (1934-1943)

Anonymous

Saturday’s Children

Saturday’s Children (1934-1943)

Anonymous

Life and Death of an American: Street Corner Girl #2

Life and Death of an American: Street Corner Girl #2 (1934-1943)

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

Aladdin: Merchant

Aladdin: Merchant (1934-1943)

Sidney Carlyle (American, 19th/20th century)

Festival of American Dance

Festival of American Dance (1934-1943)

Anonymous

Vaudeville Show

Vaudeville Show (1934-1943)

Anonymous

Anthony and Anna

Anthony and Anna (1934-1943)

Anonymous

Fantasy 1939: ‘Immediate Comment’ 10 Women-Part I

Fantasy 1939: ‘Immediate Comment’ 10 Women-Part I (1934-1943)

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

Tobias and the Angel: Raphael.

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

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

The Rivals: Red vest, orange coat, orange breeches, white cravat

The Rivals: Red vest, orange coat, orange breeches, white cravat (1934-1943)

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

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)

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