Theatre Costume
1949
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Coronation train worn by Vanessa Lee as Christiane in the musical King's Rhapsody, Palace Theatre, London, 1949. Train of deep reddish violet panne velvet embroidered with 'Ruritanian' insignia in gold thread and lined with off white satin. Down the inner front edges and part way round the train is a border of gold tinsel filigree braid. At each shoulder is a loop of gold cord to fit around the arms, and a large hook to fasten the train onto a dress.
Object details
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| Brief description | Velvet Coronation train worn by Vanessa Lee as Christiane in Act III scene 5 of the musical King's Rhapsody, Palace Theatre, London, 1949. |
| Physical description | Coronation train worn by Vanessa Lee as Christiane in the musical King's Rhapsody, Palace Theatre, London, 1949. Train of deep reddish violet panne velvet embroidered with 'Ruritanian' insignia in gold thread and lined with off white satin. Down the inner front edges and part way round the train is a border of gold tinsel filigree braid. At each shoulder is a loop of gold cord to fit around the arms, and a large hook to fasten the train onto a dress. |
| Production type | Unique |
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| Object history | Coronation train for Christiane in Act III scene 5 worn by Vanessa Lee in Ivor Novello's musical 'King's Rhapsody' performed at the Palace Theatre, London, 15th September 1949.. The lyrics were by Christopher Hassell and the costumes were designed by Frederick Dawson. |
| Production | Reason For Production: Commission |
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| Literary reference | King's Rhapsody |
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| Accession number | S.941-1982 |
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| Record created | July 6, 2004 |
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