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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Processional

Processional (1934-1943)

Anonymous

Street Scene

Street Scene (1934-1943)

Anonymous

Loyalties

Loyalties (1934-1943)

Anonymous

Valley Forge: Washington at the Masquerade

Valley Forge: Washington at the Masquerade (1934-1943)

Dorothy Van Dunker (American, 20th Century)

The Return of David: Mary

The Return of David: Mary (1934-1943)

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

Life and Death of an American: Mary Rolfe white ruffled dress with yellow sash

Life and Death of an American: Mary Rolfe white ruffled dress with yellow sash (1934-1943)

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

Pirates of Penzance: Kate. Patterned cream dress with green underskirt, and green coat

Pirates of Penzance: Kate. Patterned cream dress with green underskirt, and green coat (1934-1943)

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

Within These Walls

Within These Walls (1934-1943)

Anonymous

Mr. Dooley, Jr.: Tommy Andrews

Mr. Dooley, Jr.: Tommy Andrews (1934-1943)

Rhoda Rammelkamp (American, 20th Century)

The Alcestis of Euripedes: Props – Pedastal and Tripod

The Alcestis of Euripedes: Props – Pedastal and Tripod (1934-1943)

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

Up Pops the Devil

Up Pops the Devil (1934-1943)

Anonymous

Gilbert and Sullivan Operettas; Mikado; Pinafore;

Gilbert and Sullivan Operettas; Mikado; Pinafore; (1934-1943)

Anonymous

It Can’t Happen Here

It Can’t Happen Here (1934-1943)

Anonymous

Vaudeville: Minstrel Dandy and Dancing Girl over Marquee of Cotton Club

Vaudeville: Minstrel Dandy and Dancing Girl over Marquee of Cotton Club (1934-1943)

James Stewart Morcom (American, 1906-2001)

The Tailor Becomes A Store Keeper

The Tailor Becomes A Store Keeper (1934-1943)

Anonymous

Blood and Thunder: Sketch no. 3 (Pastoral with Raven)

Blood and Thunder: Sketch no. 3 (Pastoral with Raven) (1934-1943)

Paul Ouzounoff (Russian, ?-1942)

Laff That Off

Laff That Off (1934-1943)

Anonymous

The Dictator: Julia-I blue dress

The Dictator: Julia-I blue dress (1934-1943)

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

Loyalties

Loyalties (1934-1943)

Anonymous

The Alcestis of Euripedes: Alcestis

The Alcestis of Euripedes: Alcestis (1934-1943)

John Glidden (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)

Six Who Pass While the Lentils Boil: Milkmaid

Six Who Pass While the Lentils Boil: Milkmaid (1934-1943)

Horse Play

Horse Play (1934-1943)

Anonymous

Six Who Pass While the Lentils Boil: Headsman

Six Who Pass While the Lentils Boil: Headsman (1934-1943)

Eternal Prodigal: Lampost Scene Prostitute

Eternal Prodigal: Lampost Scene Prostitute (1934-1943)

Nat Karson (Swiss, 1908-1954)

Revolt of the Beavers: Grey and black animal costume with roller skates

Revolt of the Beavers: Grey and black animal costume with roller skates (1934-1943)

The Sabine Women: Green tunic, blue cloak. Blue robe

The Sabine Women: Green tunic, blue cloak. Blue robe (1934-1943)

Michael Adrian (American, 20th Century)

Alice in Wonderland

Alice in Wonderland (1934-1943)

Anonymous

Processional: Sketch no. 2 (Factory Silhouettes)

Processional: Sketch no. 2 (Factory Silhouettes) (1934-1943)

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

Coquette

Coquette (1934-1943)

Anonymous

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