Costume design for Ophelia 1936

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Costume design for Ophelia 1936

Jo Mielziner, theatrical designer. Consists of one original costume design for the role of Ophelia in HAMLET, in pencil and watercolor, signed "To Lillian Gish from Jo Mielziner." Includes fabric swatches.

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Mielziner, Jo, 1901-1976

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