University Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

University of Illinois I-Mark

The items in the Digital Collections of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Library contain materials which represent or depict sensitive topics or were written from perspectives using outdated or biased language. The Library condemns discrimination and hatred on any grounds. As a research library that supports the mission and values of this land grant institution, it is incumbent upon the University Library to preserve, describe, and provide access to materials to accurately document our past, support learning about it, and effect change in the present. In accordance with the American Library Association’s Freedom to Read statement, we do not censor our materials or prevent patrons from accessing them.

If you have questions regarding this statement or any content in the Library’s digital collections, please contact digitalcollections@lists.illinois.edu

American Library Association’s Freedom to Read Statement

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility at the University Library

Flute as Thisbe
Midsummer Night's Dream

Permalink

https://digital.library.illinois.edu/items/64679190-73cd-0134-1deb-0050569601ca-a
In Copyright (RightsStatements.org)

In Copyright

Descriptive Information

Image Title
Flute as Thisbe
Performance Title
Midsummer Night's Dream
Author / Composer
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616  
Theater
Shakespeare Club (Stratford-upon-Avon, England)  
Opening Performance Date
1954  
Object
Costume rendering
Type
Still image  
Material/Techniques
Watercolor  
Support
Paper  
Dimensions
13 1/4 x 18 1/2 in
Associated People
  • Devine, George, 1910-1966  
  • Bannen, Ian, 1928-1999  
Style or Period
  • c. 500 B.C.
  • Assyria, Persia, Phrygia
  • Archaic Greek with Eastern influence
Production Notes
http://media.library.illinois.edu/Motley/Home/Midsummer
Inscriptions
  • Ian Bannen, in manuscript hand, upper right corner.
  • A Midsummer Nights Dream: Flute, Play costume, Thisbe
Description
Costume rendering for Flute as Thisbe in Midsummer Night's Dream: white turban with gold-colored jewelry at front and brown spikes at top. White veil over nose and mouth. Knee-length, long-sleeved pink dress with white at bottom, over black tights with white stripes. White cloth tied in back to look like a cape. Black sandals.
Subject
  • White (color)  
  • Vivid yellow  
  • Veils (headcloths)  
  • Turbans  
  • Tights (opaque stockings)  
  • Stripes  
  • Sandals  
  • Pink (color)  
  • Dresses (garments)  
  • Costumes (character dress)  
  • Costume design  
  • Cloth  
  • Brown (color)  
  • Black (color)  
  • Theatrical productions  
  • Costume design drawings  
Rights
In Copyright
Repository
Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Inventory Number
540323-019
Collection Title
Motley Collection of Theatre and Costume Design
Collection
Motley Collection of Theatre and Costume Design
Image TitleFlute as Thisbe
Performance TitleMidsummer Night's Dream
Author / ComposerShakespeare, William, 1564-1616  
TheaterShakespeare Club (Stratford-upon-Avon, England)  
Opening Performance Date1954  
ObjectCostume rendering
TypeStill image  
Material/TechniquesWatercolor  
SupportPaper  
Dimensions13 1/4 x 18 1/2 in
Associated People
  • Devine, George, 1910-1966  
  • Bannen, Ian, 1928-1999  
Style or Period
  • c. 500 B.C.
  • Assyria, Persia, Phrygia
  • Archaic Greek with Eastern influence
Production Noteshttp://media.library.illinois.edu/Motley/Home/Midsummer
Inscriptions
  • Ian Bannen, in manuscript hand, upper right corner.
  • A Midsummer Nights Dream: Flute, Play costume, Thisbe
DescriptionCostume rendering for Flute as Thisbe in Midsummer Night's Dream: white turban with gold-colored jewelry at front and brown spikes at top. White veil over nose and mouth. Knee-length, long-sleeved pink dress with white at bottom, over black tights with white stripes. White cloth tied in back to look like a cape. Black sandals.
Subject
  • White (color)  
  • Vivid yellow  
  • Veils (headcloths)  
  • Turbans  
  • Tights (opaque stockings)  
  • Stripes  
  • Sandals  
  • Pink (color)  
  • Dresses (garments)  
  • Costumes (character dress)  
  • Costume design  
  • Cloth  
  • Brown (color)  
  • Black (color)  
  • Theatrical productions  
  • Costume design drawings  
RightsIn Copyright
RepositoryRare Book & Manuscript Library
Inventory Number540323-019
Collection TitleMotley Collection of Theatre and Costume Design
CollectionMotley Collection of Theatre and Costume Design

Download Options

Flute as Thisbe
Original File (TIFF) Custom Image…
Email Curator About This Item
for questions and to provide feedback.