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Blouse Top

1963

Pierrot costume of white cotton satin with black pompons.
Blouse top


Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Pierrot blouse top of white cotton satin with black pompons worn in the musical entertainment 'Oh What A Lovely War', 1963 tour
Physical description
Pierrot costume of white cotton satin with black pompons.
Blouse top
Dimensions
  • Collar to hem length: 74cm
  • Across shoulders width: 50cm
  • Weight on hanger with s.298 a 1989 trousers weight: 1.5kg
Credit line
Given by Michael Barker
Object history
Costume worn in the 1963 tour of the musical entertainment 'Oh What A Lovely War', written by Charles Chilton and members of the cast from memoirs and personal recollections of World War I. First performed by the Theatre Workshop at the Theatre Royal, Stratford East, 19th March 1963. The production was directed by Joan Littlewood.
Subject depicted
Associations
Literary referenceOh What A Lovely War
Collection
Accession number
S.298-1989

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Record createdAugust 12, 2004
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