Olivia from Twelfth Night Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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New Museum Los Gatos

Name/Title

Olivia from "Twelfth Night" Costume

Entry/Object ID

2025.2.1.a-b

Description

A black velvet gown and accompanying black lace mantilla. The black dress is largely plain, with black ruffles at the sleeve openings and along the neckline, with two bands of silver piping down the front. On the back of the dress' skirt, there is black striped detailing, with additional black lace trim. The dress opens in the back with a silver zipper. The black mantilla features a floral pattern, and has wavy edges.

Collection

History Collection

Cataloged By

registrar@numulosgatos.org

Acquisition

Accession

2025.2

Source or Donor

Marcia Frederick

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Marcia Frederick

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Gown

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Velvet, Lace

Color

Black, Silver, Brown

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Scarf

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Lace

Color

Black

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Marcia Frederick

Role

Designer

Date made

1969

Time Period

20th Century

Place

City

Los Gatos

Region

Central California

Continent

North America

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Costume, Theater

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Costume, Performance

Nomenclature Class

Public Entertainment Devices

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Gown

Width

19 in

Length

67 in

Dimension Notes

Measurements taken while lying flat; width measurement taken at shoulders.

Dimension Description

Mantilla

Width

22 in

Length

76-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Measurements taken while lying flat.

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

California Shakespeare Festival

Person or Organization

Carolyn Reed