Miscellaneous theatrical set designs, 1661-1975 and undated.

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Miscellaneous theatrical set designs, 1661-1975 and undated.

Theatrical set designs, chiefly for the Brattle Theatre in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and the Stratford Festival in Ontario, Canada.

6 drawers (2 linear ft.)

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Aaron, Stephen

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José Quintero.

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Mahard, Francis, 1922-

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Mielziner, Jo, 1901-1976

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