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.
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.
Format-Medium
Art; Photograph;
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR710000204
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
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