[Comedias] query about images of hoopskirts on stage

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Dear Colleagues,

I'm passing on an inquiry from a friend and colleague who is doing some research on the guardainfante. She is hoping to find a photo from a theatrical production showing a reproduction of a hoopskirt worn onstage. A good bet would be a production of Calderón's "Guárdate de la agua mansa," in which the guardainfante makes a star appearance. Do you know of any theatrical photo archives or have any contacts in the theater world who might be able to help? I'd be really appreciative for any leads you might have on this!

Un saludo muy cordial,
Ray Ball

Rachael "Ray" Ball, PhD
Assistant Professor of History
University of Alaska Anchorage