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Harry Belafonte #8

One of 4 works in the series: Harry Belafonte TV Special available on this site.
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Costume design for the "Harry Belafonte TV Special." Sketch depicts the character "Harry Belafonte,” wearing a long-sleeve open and collared belted peasant blouse, trousers, and loafers. The color palette for the outfit is tan, brown, and accents of orange and green. The blouse has two different patterns near the neck of the blouse and a trim at the hem.

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1 illustration : casein, tempera, watercolors & graphite ; 62 x 48 cm

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Morton, Winn 1976.

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Costume design for the "Harry Belafonte TV Special." Sketch depicts the character "Harry Belafonte,” wearing a long-sleeve open and collared belted peasant blouse, trousers, and loafers. The color palette for the outfit is tan, brown, and accents of orange and green. The blouse has two different patterns near the neck of the blouse and a trim at the hem.

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1 illustration : casein, tempera, watercolors & graphite ; 62 x 48 cm

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  • Preferred Citation: Winn Morton Collection (AR0996), University of North Texas Special Collections

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This collection contains theatrical illustrations, sketches, and personal papers spanning the seven-decade career of Dallas-based set and costume designer, John “Winn” Winniford Morton.

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Morton, Winn. Harry Belafonte #8, artwork, 1976; (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2349984/: accessed January 21, 2026), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Special Collections.

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