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Series 2. Costume design, circa 1928-circa 1944

 Series

Scope and Contents

Originally titled "Rambova, Geddes, Costumes" by Orrick, this series primarily contains costume design drawings for theatrical productions. It also contains costume sketches for General Motors' 1939 World's Fair "Futurama" exhibit. Under the direction of Norman Bel Geddes, Orrick designed the clothing of the miniature inhabitants of a futuristic display. It is possible the original series title stemmed from Rambova's introduction of Orrick to Bel Geddes, which may have then led to the Michael Strange commission. Sketches created for Natasha Rambova will be found in the Private Commissions series as these materials were of non-theatrical nature.

Dates

  • circa 1928-circa 1944