Scenography by Cicéri, Souverbie, Korovine, Marais, Douking, Andreu, Nepo, and possibly others

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Scenography by Cicéri, Souverbie, Korovine, Marais, Douking, Andreu, Nepo, and possibly others

1868-1974

Stage set and costume designs for shows primarily produced in Paris; loose designs with one notebook (by unidentified designer).

.5 linear feet (14 items)

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SNAC Resource ID: 11657977

Houghton Library

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