Costume Design Portfolio for the play "Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines"
Portfolio with 19 costume designs for the play 'Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines.' The play was written by Clyde Fitch and first produced in 1901. The costumes were designed by Percy Anderson inspired by Godey's Lady's Book of 1872. The actors' names on the designs match up with the people portraying the characters in the first production of the show. A second production was done later in 1901 and again in 1907.
Artwork Details
- Title: Costume Design Portfolio for the play "Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines"
- Artist: Percy Anderson (British, 1850/51–1928 London)
- Date: 1901
- Medium: Bound in green and gold damask portfolio with a gold fabric lining
- Dimensions: Mount: 11 1/16 x 8 1/8 in. (28.1 x 20.7 cm)
Sheet: 9 15/16 x 6 15/16 in. (25.3 x 17.7 cm) - Classifications: Albums, Ornament & Architecture, Drawings
- Credit Line: Gift of Frank Cambria, 1960
- Object Number: 60.588(1-19)
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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