This photo is of the Santa Claus costume which was used at the Museum during the holiday season in the early 2000s. It was designed by Kenneth “Reggie” Harwood, a prominent costume designer from Grand Rapids who, for decades, worked in the Michigan theatre industry and also for Broadway Costumes in Chicago. He designed and fitted costumes for productions all over the United States. Shortly after moving back to Grand Rapids, he was tragically struck by a vehicle and passed away in 2006. This costume documents Harwood’s work and his talent as a prominent regional costume designer.
The image is part of the Grand Rapids Public Museum Collections. To see more of the collection, visit www.grpmcollections.org.
