Trousers
1935
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Costume for Baron Lydieff worn by Lyn Harding.
Full length tapered trousers of black barathea with straps to fit under the feet. Simulated front flap. The trousers fasten on the right side with hooks and eyes; the ankle opening fastens with black tapes. Buttons for braces. The trousers are faced at the waist with white sateen.
Full length tapered trousers of black barathea with straps to fit under the feet. Simulated front flap. The trousers fasten on the right side with hooks and eyes; the ankle opening fastens with black tapes. Buttons for braces. The trousers are faced at the waist with white sateen.
Object details
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| Brief description | Trousers worn by Lyn Harding as Baron Lydieff in 'Glamorous Night', Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, 1935. |
| Physical description | Costume for Baron Lydieff worn by Lyn Harding. Full length tapered trousers of black barathea with straps to fit under the feet. Simulated front flap. The trousers fasten on the right side with hooks and eyes; the ankle opening fastens with black tapes. Buttons for braces. The trousers are faced at the waist with white sateen. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | very faded, indecipherable (Simmons trade label) |
| Object history | Costume for Baron Lydieff worn by Lyn Harding in Ivor Novello's musical play 'Glamorous Night' at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, 1935. The lyrics for the songs were by Christopher Hassall, and the show was produced by Leontine Sagan. The Choreography was by Ralph Reader, and the scenery and costumes were designed by Oliver Messel. |
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| Literary reference | Glamorous Night |
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| Accession number | S.1A-1985 |
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| Record created | June 8, 2004 |
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