Costume Design for Bessie, "Rita and Bessie"
This dress features a loose-fitted ruffled top and a flowing A-lined skirt with jewel details. Accessories include gloves, a fur wrap shawl, and a feathered hat. The accompanying cloth sample is stitched onto the paper.
Notes:
"Rita and Bessie" is a one act play featuring a fictional encounter between Cuban actress and singer Rita Montaner (1900-1958) and American blues singer Bessie Smith (1894-1937).
Object details:
- Physical object type:
- Costume design drawings
- Digital object format:
- Image
- Object ID:
- chc0454000034
- Collection:
- Randy Barcelo Collection
- License:
- University of Miami copyright policy