Drawing for a theatrical costume for the number '(Island in the) West Indies' in 'Ziegfeld Follies of 1936'

Vincente Minnelli American

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Drawing, design for a man's costume, part of a group of 88 costume designs by Vincente Minnelli. The costume consists of a blue jacket and high-waisted, wide, white pants with green belt, worn over long, white socks and black slippers, and a short-brimmed, green hat. The figure carries a large basket with fruits (?) on his head. According to comments made by Vincente Minnelli in 1978, this costume was designed for the number '(Island in the) West Indies' in the show 'Ziegfeld Follies of 1936.'

Drawing for a theatrical costume for the number '(Island in the) West Indies' in 'Ziegfeld Follies of 1936', Vincente Minnelli (American, Chicago, Illinois 1903–1986 Beverly Hills, California), Watercolor over graphite

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