Claude Bragdon scenic designs 1923-1938

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Claude Bragdon scenic designs 1923-1938

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Architect, stage designer, and writer Claude Fayette Bragdon (1866-1946) worked as an architect in Rochester, New York City, and Buffalo, before moving to New York City in 1923, where he worked primarily as stage designer. Bragdon designed for several shows produced by actor and theatrical manager Walter Hampden. Bragdon was also the author of several books on architecture, design, and theosophy. 88 original designs and 4 prints, for 11 productions on which Claude Bragdon collaborated with Walter Hampden from 1923-1938. Includes a doorway design by Bragdon, and his own signs and captions for an exhibition of his scene and costume designs in 1938.

2 boxes (92 drawings)

The New York Public Library. Billy Rose Theatre Division.

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Bragdon, Claude Fayette, 1866-1946

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Claude Fayette Bragdon, architect, stage designer, author, and poet, was born in Oberlin, Ohio, on August 1, 1866. In 1891 he moved to Rochester, N.Y., and in 1923 he settled in New York City until his death in 1946. His architectural designs include Rochester's New York Central Railroad Station and the Rochester First Universalist Church. His books include THE GOLDEN PERSON IN THE HEART (poems, 1898), ARCHITECTURE AND DEMOCRACY (1918), MERELEY PLAYERS (1929), and MORE LOVES THAN ONE (autobiogra...

Hampden, Walter, 1879-1955

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American actor, director, manager, promoter, and critic. From the description of Papers, [ca. 1890-1955] (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155508085 Hampden was an American actor. From the description of [Letter] 1930 Jun. 19, 16 Gramercy Park, New York [to] Marjory P. Nield / Walter Hampden. (Smith College). WorldCat record id: 231685962 ...