Sue Clemenger wrote:
I've got a two-volume, illustrated set of Shakespeare's plays that's been in
the family since the late-ish 1800s. The illustrations are
priceless--famous actors of the day, wearing what they would have worn on
stage in the various roles. A 19th century's version of 16th century stage
clothing....<weg>
--Sue
There are photos online of some turn of the century actors in costume at
http://www.siue.edu/COSTUMES/actors/pics.html
Only a few of them are truly hysterical, but it is an interesting
collection of costume design from that period.
Melanie Schuessler
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