Costume Designs for Mrs. Stonington for Act I and Act III, from the play "Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines"

1901
Not on view
Design for the costume for 'Mrs. Stonington' for the first act of the play 'Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines'. 'Mrs. Stonington' is displayed in three-quarter pose. She is wearing a grey silk dress combined with red velvet trimmings and she is holding a red umbrella. A bust-size drawing of 'Mrs. Stonington' for Act III is depicted at top left. At the top right is a profile sketch of 'Mrs. Stonington' wearing a red velvet and black lace hat.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Costume Designs for Mrs. Stonington for Act I and Act III, from the play "Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines"
  • Artist: Percy Anderson (British, 1850/51–1928 London)
  • Date: 1901
  • Medium: Watercolor over graphite
  • Dimensions: Mount: 11 x 8 1/8 in. (28 x 20.7 cm)
    Sheet: 10 x 6 15/16 in. (25.4 x 17.7 cm)
  • Classifications: Drawings, Ornament & Architecture
  • Credit Line: Gift of Frank Cambria, 1960
  • Object Number: 60.588(8)
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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