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Belt

Artist/Maker

Black velvet belt with attached purse worn by Lillah McCarthy in an unidentified production. The purse edged in cord, and arranged to simulate a flap with fastening. Although the flap is not practical, there is an open lining to the back of the purse.


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Brief description
Black velvet belt with attached purse worn by Lillah McCarthy in an unidentified production
Physical description
Black velvet belt with attached purse worn by Lillah McCarthy in an unidentified production. The purse edged in cord, and arranged to simulate a flap with fastening. Although the flap is not practical, there is an open lining to the back of the purse.
Credit line
Given by the British Theatre Museum Association
Object history
Given to the British Theatre Museum Association by Mrs R.B. Hetherington, through the Borough of Worthing Museum and Art Gallery, in October 1966.
Association
Other number
1966/A/216 - BTMA accession number
Collection
Accession number
S.1360-1984

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Record createdJuly 14, 2004
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