Name/Title
Cordelia from "King Lear" CostumeEntry/Object ID
2025.2.2Description
A sleeveless brown leather gown. The gown is designed to appear like it is from a primitive society, and has many obvious stitching marks and signs of distress throughout. The dress opens in the back, and has 11 brass grommets on either side of the opening, with a small leather strap tying the dress closed.Collection
History CollectionCataloged By
registrar@numulosgatos.orgAcquisition
Accession
2025.2Source or Donor
Marcia FrederickAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Gift of Marcia FrederickClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
GownClothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Fabric
LeatherColor
Brown, Tan, GoldMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Alonzo GonzalesRole
DesignerDate made
1969Time Period
20th CenturyPlace
City
Los GatosRegion
Central CaliforniaContinent
North AmericaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Costume, TheaterNomenclature Primary Object Term
Costume, PerformanceNomenclature Class
Public Entertainment DevicesNomenclature Category
Category 09: Recreational ObjectsDimensions
Width
16-3/4 inLength
67-1/2 inDimension Notes
Measurements taken while lying flat; width measurement taken at shoulders.Condition
Overall Condition
Very GoodRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
California Shakespeare FestivalPerson or Organization
Carolyn Reed
