theatrical costume

early 1950's

Cape. Description: large multi-colored cape of sewn felt pieces History: worn by Jose Sarria in the comic drag performance of the opera, Aida, at the Black Cat Cafe in San Francisco. Wow!! (...

ca. 1915-1920

brocaded ribbon bodice of blue silk grosgrain, 3 tiers embriodered net with orange and blue ribbon trim and one tier of embroidered net of yellow metallic fiber. Photo of Estrellita in this...

2001

Sandals (a-left foot and b--right foot) used as part of a Vietnamese costume for the film "We Were Soldiers" which is about the Battle of the Ia Drang Valley which took place in...

2001

This hat was used as a costume in the film "We Were Soldiers," a Vietnam War film about the battle of the Ia Drang Valley in November 1965. Mel Gibson was one of the stars of the film...

2001

Two-piece Vietnamese costume ( a) shirt, b) trousers) used in the film "We Were Soldiers" which is about the Battle of the Ia Drang Valley which took place in November 1965. The...

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