Allen and Lewis costume sketches, circa 1895

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Summary

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.

Extent:

0.1 Linear Feet (1 oversized folder)

Language:

English .

Preferred citation:

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

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Background

Scope and content:: 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.
Acquisition information:: Acquired, 2004.
Processing information:: Processed by Audrey Pearson, 2007.
Rules or conventions:: Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Indexed terms

Subjects:: Costume design -- England
Watercolors (paintings)
Costume design drawings -- England -- 19th century.
Names:: Allen and Lewis (firm)

Access and use

Restrictions:: The collection is open for research.
Terms of access:: 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.