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Costume, Dance

Object number2016.32.2 a,b

Date1985-2005

MediumFabric/Plastic

Credit LineGift of Mary Ferro

DescriptionI Campagnoli Frosinone dance costume comprised of a black skirt and red apron. Skirt. Heavy black synthetic fabric. Gathered fabric around skirt under waistband. Apron. Red fabric with two bands of applied fabric trim; trim is patterned in turquoise, yellow, and black; between the trim is a tier of red fabric.Dimensions(a) Width at waist 17.25, Width at bottom 60.5, Length 31;
(b) Width at waist 18, Width at bottom 44.75, Length 30.
Historical NotesThe I Campagnoli Frosinone costume is comprised of a black skirt, red apron, long sleeve white blouse without trim, white headpiece with floral pattern and lace, and the dance shoes. Part of the I Campagnoli costume collection. This collection of costumes belonged to Mary Ferro, a lifetime member and former co-director, of the Italian folk and dance troupe I Campagnoli. Sponsored by the Italian Sons and Daughters of America in the early 1960s, I Campagnoli was first directed by Professor Lorenzo Malfatti and Eugene Ricotti (later Richards). Initially, members were primarily Italian immigrants. I Campagnoli met weekly and learned a wide range of Italian folk music collected by Malfatti; members also learned corresponding dances. The music was primarily in Italian dialect from various regions of Italy. In the late 1960s, the donor's mother, Jane Ferro, took over as director for I Campagnoli. She organized their participation in various folk festivals in the United States, in addition to the opening of the Italian section of Walt Disney World's Epcot theme park. Ferro also brought I Campagnoli to Italy where they performed in cities such as Lucca, Rome, and Venice. In this collection of costumes, each costume worn by I Campagnoli members was handmade by female members of the ISDA to reflect the region the music and dances belonged to. In general, blues, greens, and purples would be worn by northerners while brighter reds, greens, and maroons were worn by southerners. Those who lived closer to the sea would be found wearing various shades of blue. In addition to color, the headdress distinguished the region from which the costume originated. Also, aprons were the most decorated part of the costume as designs and trimmings were hand-woven into the fabric.

Previous owner Mary Ferro

Related institution I Campagnoli

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