Three original costume designs for Bloomer Girl, [New York, 1944]. In watercolor and pencil, with a stamp at bottom left initialed in pencil "MW" for Miles White, penciled titled to the lower edge, verso of each with "Bloomer Girl" in pencil and other notations, some stains, overall fine. 12.75 x 16.75 inches.
A rare group of original Miles White designs for Bloomer Girl, which opened on Broadway in 1944. Original Miles White artwork is scarce, and we trace few from this important period, as unfortunately most of Miles White's original costume drawings were lost in a warehouse fire. A design titled "5 Daughters" from Bloomer Girl is in the collection of the Cooper Hewitt Museum.
Miles White was one of the most admired costume designers for the American stage in the 20th century. He came to New York in the 1930s hoping for a career in high fashion. While that was not to be, his subsequent work for the stage—his brilliant, often spectacular, designs—were testament to a meticulous craftsmanship and finish in the smallest details that are the hallmark of the great fashion designers.
Three original costume designs for Bloomer Girl, [New York, 1944]. In watercolor and pencil, with a stamp at bottom left initialed in pencil "MW" for Miles White, penciled titled to the lower edge, verso of each with "Bloomer Girl" in pencil and other notations, some stains, overall fine. 12.75 x 16.75 inches.
A rare group of original Miles White designs for Bloomer Girl, which opened on Broadway in 1944. Original Miles White artwork is scarce, and we trace few from this important period, as unfortunately most of Miles White's original costume drawings were lost in a warehouse fire. A design titled "5 Daughters" from Bloomer Girl is in the collection of the Cooper Hewitt Museum.
Miles White was one of the most admired costume designers for the American stage in the 20th century. He came to New York in the 1930s hoping for a career in high fashion. While that was not to be, his subsequent work for the stage—his brilliant, often spectacular, designs—were testament to a meticulous craftsmanship and finish in the smallest details that are the hallmark of the great fashion designers.