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Lemuel Ayers theatrical designs

Title
Lemuel Ayers theatrical designs, 1944-1951.
Author
Ayers, Lemuel.

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Box 1Still imageSupervised use *T-Vim 1991-022 Box 1Performing Arts Research Collections - Theatre

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Description
2 boxes (18 paintings): col.; 60 x 88 cm.
Summary
Collection consists of six costume and twelve set designs by Lemuel Ayers for the following productions: KISS ME KATE (1948), OUT OF THIS WORLD (1950), BLOOMER GIRL (1944), CYRANO DE BERGERAC (1946), INSIDE U.S.A. (1948), MUSIC IN THE AIR (1951), and ST. LOUIS WOMAN (1946).
Subject
  • Arlen, Harold, 1905-1986
  • Porter, Cole, 1891-1964
  • Theaters > Stage-setting and scenery
Genre/Form
  • Costume design drawings.
  • Set design drawings.
Source (note)
  • Estate of Selma Tamber Eisenman
Biography (note)
  • Award winning designer of sets and costumes and a theatrical producer, Lemuel Ayers (1915-1955) had a brief but brilliant career with extensive Broadway credits including HIGH BUTTON SHOES and OKLAHOMA!
Processing Action (note)
  • Cataloged
Call Number
*T-Vim 1991-022
OCLC
NYPW96-F3
Author
Ayers, Lemuel.
Title
Lemuel Ayers theatrical designs, 1944-1951.
Biography
Award winning designer of sets and costumes and a theatrical producer, Lemuel Ayers (1915-1955) had a brief but brilliant career with extensive Broadway credits including HIGH BUTTON SHOES and OKLAHOMA! He was born in New York City and received a degree in architecture from Princeton University and one in drama from the University of Iowa.
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Research Call Number
*T-Vim 1991-022
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