Pete Menefee design. Transcribed from original drawing index: "girl singer (long black and white with boa #6)." Costume Details: Showgirl in a long, one-shouldered, black and white sequined gown with a lavender feather boa. Show Name: Jubilee! Performance Name: Minstrel opening: Love songs Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel and Casino
Pete Menefee design. Transcribed from original drawing index: "girl singer (long black and white with boa #7)." Costume Details: Showgirl in a long, black and white sequined gown with a halter-top and a magenta feather boa. Show Name: Jubilee! Performance Name: Minstrel opening: Love songs Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel and Casino
Costume Details: Reclining nude showgirl with lorgnette, white boa with white foxtails trimmed with red ribbons, red bow on her head; piles of books in background. [Signed by artist] Show Name: Pony Express Site Name: Sahara Hotel and Casino
Costume Details: Almost topless brown female Spanish flamenco costume with red ruffled train on sheath skirt, open bolero jacket with red ruffles at cuffs, red scarf and brimmed hat with conchos. Has belt with conchos.
Costume Details: Trio of ballet-style dancers in black tights, sheer black tops with belled sleeves, black fur boas, short white slouch boots, and hot pink hats trimmed with black feathers and veils.
The personal papers, photographs, and designs (1953-2005) contain Jerry Jackson's personal photographs and general professional papers and designs unrelated to a specific production. Professional papers include Jackson's resumes, magazine and newspapers articles about Jackson, and costume design drawings by Jerry Jackson and Nolan Miller. The costume designs were created for unidentified shows and were never used or fabricated for a particular production.
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Jerry Jackson Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00573 Collection Name: Jerry Jackson Papers Box/Folder: N/A