Millia Davenport costume designs, 1936-1943.

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Millia Davenport costume designs, 1936-1943.

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12 original costume designs, 10 of which are for the play Journey to Jerusalem by Maxwell Anderson, which opened at the National Theatre on Oct. 5, 1940; the other 2 designs are from unidentified productions, 1936 and 1943.

1 box (12 designs) : some col. ; 37 x 28 cm. or smaller.

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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SNAC Resource ID: 8141142

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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Davenport, Millia.

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Millia Davenport (1895-1992) was a noted costume scholar and designer. Her career included designing costumes for productions at the Provincetown Playhouse, for the Civic Repertory Theatre, and the Mercury Theatre. She also worked with Jo Mielziner and Maxwell Anderson on Broadway. Davenport's The book of costume (Crown Publishers, 1948) is considered a groundbreaking work in the field. From the description of Millia Davenport costume designs, 1936-1943. (New York Public Library). Wo...

Anderson, Maxwell, 1888-1959

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American playwright. From the description of Maxwell Anderson papers, 1930-1948. WorldCat record id: 26661097 From the description of Typewritten letter signed, dated : New York, 25 October 1937, to Peggy Wood, 1937 Oct. 25. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270873947 American playwright Maxwell Anderson was born in Atlantic, Penn., on 15 December 1888. He worked as a journalist early in his writing career and then turned largely to drama. He was the author of over 20 ...