Woman's theatrical costume with gold gilt leather

1933–39

Not on view

Drawing, design for a woman's costume by Vincente Minnelli. The costume consists of a gilt gold leather vest with red lapels and pocket flaps and wide-hip white breeches, worn with red gloves, a red 'cloche' hat with golden band, and pointed-toe ankle boots of gold color with red low heels. A cloth swatch of gold gilt leather is attached on right at the middle right of the sheet.

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Title: Woman's theatrical costume with gold gilt leather
Artist: Vincente Minnelli (American, Chicago, Illinois 1903–1986 Beverly Hills, California)
Date: 1933–39
Medium: Watercolor over graphite with textile swatch
Dimensions: Sheet: 13 7/8 x 10 in. (35.2 x 25.4 cm)
Classifications: Drawings, Ornament & Architecture, Textiles
Credit Line: Gift of Frank Cambria, 1959
Object Number: 59.560.5
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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