Research Guides: Theatre & Dance: Costuming and Set Design

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Vogue Archive (ProQuest)
Archive of American Vogue reproduced in high-resolution color page images, from the first issue in 1892 to current.
Vogue Italia Archive (ProQuest)
Archive of Vogue Italia reproduced in high-resolution color page images, from 1964 to present.
Berg Fashion Library (Bloomsbury Fashion Central)
Database of integrated text and image content on world dress and fashion throughout history. Access note: The library provides access to content in the Berg Fashion Library module of Bloomsbury Fashion Central.
Harper's Bazaar Archive (ProQuest)
Archive access to Americas first fashion magazine plus the long-running UK edition. Complete backfiles digitized from 1867 to the present (US edition) and 1929-2015 (UK edition).

Theatrical Lighting Database
This collection contains plots, focus charts, cue sheets and much more from four landmark productions digitized from the collections of the New York Public Library.
The Lighting Archive
Modern theatrical lighting is a unique art form, whose history until now has been exceedingly difficult to study due to limited access to original lighting documents. The Lighting Archive website is developing a collection of actual plots, focus charts, cue sheets from real shows. We will place an emphasis on historical productions and designers who have made important contributions to our field.

Performance Design Archive Online (Alexander Street)
Comprehensive collection on theater production design, from the 17th century through to the present day, including scenic and set design, lighting design, sound design, costume design, and makeup. Includes books, periodicals, archival material, and videos.