Photoprint of watercolor of Leadville, Colorado's Tabor Opera House "Palace Drop". The painting depicts a vast hall in sharp perspective with a series of columned arches and a black and white marble floor. The original drop was lent to the Denver Theatre for its opening of "Silver Dollar". In December, 1933, a group of students, a former Tabor stage manager, and professors set up original canvas flats and drops to document and photograph, while Wolle sketched each set and made color notes which were developed into large watercolor paintings.
Date
[1933]
Notes
"Designed by Muriel Sibell Wolle, et. al.", "Palace Drop", "9" and "16"--Handwritten on back of photoprint.; Back of photograph has adhesive staining.; Formerly WO821; Photographer's stamp on back of photoprint.; Photographer's stamp on photonegative.; Title handwritten on back of photoprint.; R7100002045
Description
1 photonegative : nitrate ; 13 x 18 cm. (5 x 7 in.); 1 photoprint ; 12 x 16 cm. (4 3/4 x 6 1/4 in.)
Is Part Of
Muriel Sibell Wolle estate, 1977.
Subject
Tabor Opera House--1930-1940.; Leadville (Colo.)--1930-1940.; Interiors.; Opera houses--Colorado--Leadville--1930-1940.; Theaters--Colorado--Leadville--1930-1940.; Theatrical productions--1930-1940.; Wolle, Muriel Sibell, 1898-1977.
Rights Statement
Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
