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Guide to the Collection of French Theatrical Costume Etchings, circa 1810-circa 1830
MS-P055
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Title: Collection of French theatrical costume etchings,
Date (inclusive): circa 1810-circa 1830
Collection number: MS-P055
Extent:
0.2 linear feet (1 box)
Repository:
University of California, Irvine. Library.
Special Collections and Archives.
Irvine, California 92623-9557
Abstract: Collection comprises 166 French theatrical and operatic costume etchings, each approximately 6 x 9 inches. Each color plate
is individually numbered and titled indicating the theatrical roles, names of famous artists, and theatrical performances
in which costumes were used. Plates are stored in a case marked "Galerie Dramatique, 901 Á 1200."
Language:
English.
Collection is open for research.
Property rights reside with the University of California. These materials are in the public domain. For permissions to reproduce
or to publish, please contact the Head of Special Collections and University Archives.
Collection of French Theatrical Costume Etchings. MS-P055. Special Collections and Archives, The UC Irvine Libraries, Irvine,
California.
Acquired, 2002.
Processed by Andre Ambrus, 2003.
Collection Scope and Content Summary
Collection comprises 166 French theatrical and operatic costume etchings, each approximately 6 x 9 inches. Each color plate
is individually numbered and titled indicating the theatrical roles, names of famous artists, and theatrical performances
in which costumes were used. Plates are stored in a case marked "Galerie Dramatique, 901 Á 1200."
This series originally included 1600 cards numbered 1-1600. The range of this collection is 12-1581, but the bulk of the etchings
are from the 600-1000 sequence. Figure 66 is wrapped in a holograph letter with lyrics. Some plates are not colored and include
duplicates along with handwritten notations either on the front or back of cards. The discrepancy between the appearance of
some of the prints suggests that this set was compiled from 2 or more different collections.
MS-P43, Parisian Fashion Etchings Collection.