Theatrical costume for 'Maharee', a number in "Ziegfeld Follies of 1936"
Drawing, design for a woman's costume, part of a group of 88 costume designs by Vincente Minnelli. The costume was designed for the number 'Maharanee', in the 'Ziegfeld Follies of 1936', produced for the Shuberts. It consists of a long, pleated, yellow gown with a golden belt at the waist, worn under a long, black coat with train. A black hat without brin and with a bundle of black, scrolling feathers and black gloves complete the outfit.
An additional sheet of notes, typed by Vincente Minnelli, presents the details of the costume design: "#56 [underlined] 1 girl 'Maharanee' / Lemon yellow accordion pleated chiffon gown. Wide gold / kid belt and neck band. The coat is black cellophane velvet / as per sample attached. The coat has a train of about a yard on the floor. Black kid gloves. / Cellophane velvet hat with ostrich tips."
An additional sheet of notes, typed by Vincente Minnelli, presents the details of the costume design: "#56 [underlined] 1 girl 'Maharanee' / Lemon yellow accordion pleated chiffon gown. Wide gold / kid belt and neck band. The coat is black cellophane velvet / as per sample attached. The coat has a train of about a yard on the floor. Black kid gloves. / Cellophane velvet hat with ostrich tips."
Artwork Details
- Title: Theatrical costume for 'Maharee', a number in "Ziegfeld Follies of 1936"
- Artist: Vincente Minnelli (American, Chicago, Illinois 1903–1986 Beverly Hills, California)
- Date: 1936
- Medium: Watercolor over graphite
- Dimensions: Sheet (Irregular): 14 × 11 in. (35.5 × 27.9 cm)
- Classifications: Drawings, Ornament & Architecture
- Credit Line: Gift of Randolph Gunter, 1958
- Object Number: 58.550.14
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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Vincente Minnelli (American, Chicago, Illinois 1903–1986 Beverly Hills, California)
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1933–39
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1933–39
Vincente Minnelli (American, Chicago, Illinois 1903–1986 Beverly Hills, California)
1933–39
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