The interior of the 219-foot long hull of Howard Hughes' Flying Boat, on the day of the craft's initial water taxi tests. The picture was taken from the center section of the 400,000 pound aircraft. Workmen were completing the final arrangements for the test in the background.
Transcribed from photo sleeve: Howard Hughes' "Spruce Goose" or "Flying Boat" being assembled at Long Beach Harbor. Stamped on back of photo: "Hughes Aircraft Photo" and the date "Jan 8 1947." Los Angeles Harbor, Terminal Island are now known and Long Beach.
Costume design for Hallelujah Hollywood!, an MGM Grand Hotel production. Costume Details: Two-piece showgirl costume with crossed halter top in plum and black, sheath-style long skirt split in front, one side black, the other side plum, trimmed with gold jewels; burst of plum-colored feathers from the hips, pink and fuchsia feathered train; matching headpiece with tall feathers. Show Name: Hallelujah Hollywood! Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel and Casino
Costume Details: Topless showgirl with long lime green cape with white ruffles, purple flowers, yellow ribbon; matching oversize tropical style hat with large purple flower. "8 skirts, 10 showgirls" and measurements for costume written on paper. Show Name: Thoroughly Modern Minsky Site Name: Thunderbird (resort)
Bob Mackie design. Handwritten text on drawing: "No capes." Transcribed from original drawing index: "16 Male Dancers (Tails)." Costume Details: Male performer in black tails and top hat with white vest and bow tie and black cape lined in jeweled scarlet. Show Name: Jubilee! Performance Name: Bandwagon finale: Vienna Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel and Casino
Bob Mackie design. Transcribed form original drawing index: "8 girl singers (long, black w/feathers)." Costume Details: Jeweled sheath-style showgirl costume with split skirt, primarily black with teal and fuchsia bodice and collar trimmed with black feathers; matching hat and feathered wrap. Show Name: Jubilee! Performance Name: Bandwagon finale: Gershwin Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel and Casino
Bob Mackie design. Transcribed from original drawing index: "4 Principal boy dancers (Vienna, ballet look)." Costume Details: Male dancer in blue ballet style costume with sheer ballooned sleeves; decorated with fuchsia trim; matching boots. Show Name: Jubilee! Performance Name: Bandwagon finale: Vienna Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel and Casino
Bob Mackie design. Transcribed from original drawing index: "Girl singer (Gold digger showgirl #4)." Costume Details: Showgirl wearing a transparent long dress with brown fur stole, both decorated with yellow and gold jewels resembling coins. A gold and yellow jeweled headdress is topped with brown fur and feathers. Show Name: Jubilee! Performance Name: Bandwagon finale: B-Babies Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel and Casino
Bob Mackie design. Transcribed from original drawing index: "8 black girl dancers (Jeweled, black, split skirts)." Costume Details: Jeweled teal, pink, and black vertical striped showgirl costume with split skirt, matching feather headdress and cuffs. Show Name: Jubilee! Performance Name: Bandwagon finale: Gershwin Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel and Casino
Bob Mackie design. Transcribed from original drawing index: "Nude showgirl (Purple #1)." Costume Details: Topless showgirl in jeweled purple and black collar and split skirt costume with large matching trailing headdress trimmed in purple and black feathers; teal and fuchsia accents. The costume was worn from the opening night of Jubilee, July 1981 until May 1984. Show Name: Jubilee! Performance Name: Bandwagon finale: Stairway Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel and Casino