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Ziegfield Fashion Theatre, "Tertium Quid," Chicago, Illinois, Presentation Drawing

A work made of charcoal and graphite on tracing paper.

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  • A work made of charcoal and graphite on tracing paper.

Date:

1930

Artist:

Henry T. Harringer
American, born Germany, 1892–1980

About this artwork

The Ziegfeld Follies, the lavish musical revue created by Florenz Ziegfeld (1868–1932) was suggested as a fitting inclusion to the Century of Progress World’s Fair in Chicago in 1933–34. A letter to that effect was sent by the Director of Concessions at the Fair to Mr. Ziegfeld in January 1932 encouraging him to bring the Follies to Chicago.
German-born architect and designer Henry Harringer (1892-1980) developed a proposal for the Ziegfeld Fashion Theater in addition to creating several exhibits for the Century of Progress. The theater idea never became a reality, perhaps due to the death of Florenz Ziegfeld and the ensuing business difficulties of the Follies.

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Architecture and Design

Artist

Henry T. Harringer (Architect)

Title

Ziegfield Fashion Theatre, "Tertium Quid," Chicago, Illinois, Presentation Drawing

Place

Chicago (Building address)

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1930

Medium

Charcoal and graphite on tracing paper

Dimensions

38.1 × 52.1 cm (15 × 20 1/2 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Olaf Harringer

Reference Number

1982.1280

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