Robe
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Costume possibly for Gertrude.
Full length loose robe of red linen, with squared off neck and ?Dalmation sleeves. The neck and sleeves are edged with gold braid, beneath which at the neck is a deep decorated panel embroidered in black. Around the waist is a loose fixed girdle in black and ?gold.
Full length loose robe of red linen, with squared off neck and ?Dalmation sleeves. The neck and sleeves are edged with gold braid, beneath which at the neck is a deep decorated panel embroidered in black. Around the waist is a loose fixed girdle in black and ?gold.
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Brief description | Red linen robe possibly for Gertrude in an unconfirmed production of 'Hamlet' by the Martin Harvey company. |
Physical description | Costume possibly for Gertrude. Full length loose robe of red linen, with squared off neck and ?Dalmation sleeves. The neck and sleeves are edged with gold braid, beneath which at the neck is a deep decorated panel embroidered in black. Around the waist is a loose fixed girdle in black and ?gold. |
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Credit line | Given by Mrs P. Chapman |
Object history | Costume possibly for Gertrude in an unconfirmed production by the Martin Harvey Company. Given by Mrs P Chapman (Earle Grey/Mary Godwin Collection). |
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Literary reference | Hamlet |
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Accession number | S.180-1985 |
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Record created | June 14, 2004 |
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