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Institoris papers
ca. 1825-1840

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Creator: Institoris, fl. 1825-1840
Call number: MssCol 1512
Physical description: .5 linear feet (2 boxes, 1 folder)
Language: Manuscripts in German
Preferred Citation: Institoris papers, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library
Repository: Manuscripts and Archives Division
Access to materials: Advance notice required. Request access to this collection.

Institoris was a Hungarian stage decorator. Collection consists of manuscripts on designing and painting of stage scenery, lighting and other technical practices relating to theaters in Vienna and Baden, Austria, and Pressburg, Hungary. Includes numerous sketches and drawings.

Administrative information

Source of acquisition

Transfer, Theatre Collection

Key terms

Names

Institoris, fl. 1825-1840

Subjects

Occupations

Set designers

Material types

Using the collection

Location

Manuscripts and Archives Division
Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street, New York, NY 10018-2788
Brooke Russell Astor Reading Room, Third Floor, Room 328

Access to materials

Advance notice required.

Alternative form available

Entire collection available on microfilm; New York Public Library

The New York Public Library

Archives & Manuscripts

Institoris papers ca. 1825-1840