The costumes you've seen so far in my sketches have been the less ambitious and flashy "hall costumes." Here are some of the more elaborate ones including this one, the "Goblin's Bridal Crown." This is what happens when you publish fantasy fiction written by a master costumer. She wants to bedeck her characters as much as possible, as do the other master costumers on stage. She gives lavish descriptions of the get-ups and gear and props and special effects. The master costumes for many of these acts resemble Las Vegas showgirls, fashion galas, or even Disneyland performers, only a few yards away from here. May wore this headdress as a non-contest display item, since it had already won many prizes. I took a lot of notes. The original colors of the thing were pink with gold highlights and everything was SHINY.
Black tech pen, 5 1/2" x 6 1/2", September 2, 1984.
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