Guide to the Allen and Lewis Costume Sketches MS.P.066

Processed by Audrey Pearson; machine-readable finding aid created by Audrey Pearson

Special Collections and Archives, University of California, Irvine Libraries

(cc) 2007

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Contributing Institution: Special Collections and Archives, University of California, Irvine Libraries

Title: Allen and Lewis costume sketches

Identifier/Call Number: MS.P.066

Physical Description: 0.1 Linear Feet (1 oversized folder)

Date (inclusive): circa 1895

Abstract: This collection comprises nine costume sketches by the late 19th-century London costume firm Allen and Lewis. Sketches were created with watercolor and pencil, and are approximately 9.5 centimeters by 15.5 centimeters. Designs portray women in a variety of stage roles and include costumes for Spanish dancers, a Greek muse, a clown, and a fairy.

Language of Material: English .

Access

The collection is open for research.

Publication Rights

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 Archives.

Preferred Citation

Allen and Lewis Costume Sketches. MS-P066. Special Collections and Archives, The UC Irvine Libraries, Irvine, California. Date accessed.

For the benefit of current and future researchers, please cite any additional information about sources consulted in this collection, including permanent URLs, item or folder descriptions, and box/folder locations.

Acquisition Information

Acquired, 2004.

Processing History

Processed by Audrey Pearson, 2007.

Collection Scope and Content Summary

This collection comprises nine costume sketches by the late 19th-century London costume firm Allen and Lewis. Sketches were created with watercolor and pencil, and are approximately 9.5 centimeters by 15.5 centimeters. Designs portray women in a variety of stage roles and include costumes for Spanish dancers, a Greek muse, a clown, and a fairy.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Watercolors (paintings)

Costume design drawings -- England -- 19th century.

Costume design -- England

Allen and Lewis (firm)

box FB-064, folder 4

Folder 1