Descriptive Summary
Important Information for Researchers
Collection Scope and Content Summary
Indexing Terms
Descriptive Summary
Title: Allen and Lewis costume sketches
Date: circa 1895
Collection Number: MS-P066
Creator:
Allen and Lewis (firm)
Extent:
0.1 linear feet
(1 oversized folder)
Languages: The collection is in English.
Repository:
University of California, Irvine. Library. Special Collections and Archives.
Irvine, California 92623-9557
Abstract: This collection comprises nine costume sketches by the late 19th-century London costume firm Allen and Lewis. Sketches were
created with watercolor and pencil, and are approximately 9.5 centimeters by 15.5 centimeters. Designs portray women in a
variety of stage roles and include costumes for Spanish dancers, a Greek muse, a clown, and a fairy.
Important Information for Researchers
Access
The collection is open for research.
Publication Rights
Property rights reside with the University of California. These materials are in the public domain. For permissions to reproduce
or to publish, please contact the Head of Special Collections and Archives.
Preferred Citation
Allen and Lewis Costume Sketches. MS-P066. Special Collections and Archives, The UC Irvine Libraries, Irvine, California.
Acquisition Information
Acquired, 2004.
Processing History
Processed by Audrey Pearson, 2007.
Collection Scope and Content Summary
This collection comprises nine costume sketches by the late 19th-century London costume firm Allen and Lewis. Sketches were
created with watercolor and pencil, and are approximately 9.5 centimeters by 15.5 centimeters. Designs portray women in a
variety of stage roles and include costumes for Spanish dancers, a Greek muse, a clown, and a fairy.
Indexing Terms
The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.
Subjects
Costume design -- England -- Archives.
Genres and Formats of Materials
Costume design drawings -- England -- 19th century.
Contributors
Allen and Lewis (firm).
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