Details

Subject(s)

• Cornell, Katharine 1893-1974 [Browse]
• Actors—United States—Biography [Browse]

Related name

• Pons, Helene, 1898-1990 [Browse]

Biographical/​Historical note

"The dark is light enough" by Christopher Fry, was first performed at the ANTA playhouse, opening Feb. 23, 1955, and starring Katharine Cornell in the role of Countess Rosmarin Ostenburg.

Summary note

Consists of dark green dress with black trim, and corset, worn by Katharine Cornell for the theater production of "The dark is light enough." Label in dress: "Helene Pons Studio, New York, N.Y." with "Miss Cornell" written in.

Source acquisition

Gift of the Museum of the City of New York.

OCLC

62317126

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