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Copyright © 2019 by Wendy Waszut-Barrett In 1914, Thomas G. Moses wrote, “One scene, 3rd Act, for Henry Miller in ‘Daddy Long Legs.’  It was a very delicate interior, real fabric walls.” The first scene of the play is laid in the dining room in the John Grier home, the second in the girl’s study … Continue reading “Tales from a Scenic Artist and Scholar. Part 881 – Thomas G. Moses and “Daddy Long Legs,” 1914”

Copyright © 2019 by Wendy Waszut-Barrett In 1914, Thomas G. Moses wrote, “Did a big cyclorama drop for Ruth St. Denis; a dark blue sky, black trees and a high wall, very effective drop.” On May 25, 1914, “The Evening Journal” announced, “Miss St. Denis after ending the summer season, will go to San Francisco, … Continue reading “Tales from a Scenic Artist and Scholar. Part 880 – Thomas G. Moses and Ruth St. Denis, 1914”

Copyright © 2019 by Wendy Waszut-Barrett In 1913 Moses wrote, “The Palette and Chisel Club boys wanted me to give an exhibit at the club.  I always refused, claiming that I am not in the picture game, and paint pictures for pleasure only.  September 3rd, a committee came to the house and insisted on going … Continue reading “Tales from a Scenic Artist and Scholar. Part 851 – The Thomas G. Moses Art Exhibition of 1913”

In 1912, Thomas G. Moses and his wife Ella stopped in Chattanooga on their way to Asheville, North Carolina. Moses was headed south on vacation to sketch and check in on some projects. In Chattanooga, he dropped off a panorama for the Chattanooga Manufacturer’s Association. The painting was for a permanent display at the new … Continue reading “Tales from a Scenic Artist and Scholar. Part 830 – Thomas G. Moses and the Chattanooga Manufacturer’s Association Panorama, 1913”

In 1912, Thomas G. Moses wrote that he designed scenery for two Minnie Palmer productions. However, there were two Minnie Palmers recognized for their theatrical contributions in 1912. One Minnie Palmer (1857-1936) was an American actress who made her stage debut at the Park Theatre in Brooklyn, New York on June 8, 1874. Palmer was … Continue reading “Tales from a Scenic Artist and Scholar. Part 824 – Thomas G. Moses and Minnie Palmer, 1912”

In 1912 Thomas G. Moses wrote, “January 15th the big furnace at the studio fell over and started a fine fire – a loss of about $2,000.00, a week’s delay in repairs and getting started. I went to Baraboo in the meantime to see Ringling Brothers and close for another big spectacle.  Mr. Al Ringling … Continue reading “Tales from a Scenic Artist and Scholar. Part 804 – Thomas G. Moses and Al Ringling, 1912”

In 1911, Thomas G. Moses wrote, “I have not been as active on my picture work this year as I was last – too much hard work.  No vacation this year, and I miss that very much, as a month means a good deal to both Mama and I.” Moses went on an annual sketching … Continue reading “Tales from a Scenic Artist and Scholar. Part 784 – The Thomas G. Moses Family, 1911”

On July 4, 1911, Thomas G. Moses wrote, “Mama and I went to Kilbourn, Wisconsin, to get away from the noise and heat. I think we ran right into it.  I have this written up elsewhere.” Moses is referring to his travelogues and their visit to the area now known as the Wisconsin Dells. Many … Continue reading “Tales from a Scenic Artist and Scholar. Part 783- Thomas G. Moses in the Kilbourn, Wisconsin, 1911”

On July 14, 1911, Thomas G. Moses wrote, “I went to Chattanooga, Tenn., to make some sketches from Missionary Ridge, and took a run up Mt. Lookout – believe me it is my last.  I don’t care for the sensation of the incline.  I got some good photos and had Mr. Reif’s car and chauffeur … Continue reading “Tales from a Scenic Artist and Scholar: Part 779 – Thomas G. Moses and the Chattanooga Brewing Co. 1911”

In 1911, Thomas G. Moses wrote, “Some more work at Memphis, Tenn., Masonic.” Sosman & Landis delivered additional scenery two years after the initial installation. In 1909, Moses recorded that Sosman & Landis produced a scenery collection for the Scottish Rite in Memphis, Tennessee. At the time, scenery was purchased through M. C. Lilley and … Continue reading “Tales from a Scenic Artist and Scholar: Part 776 – Thomas G. Moses and the Memphis Scottish Rite, 1911”