Green chiffon dress for Melisande worn by Nina de Silva? in 'Pelleas and Melisande', Lyceum Theatre, London, 1911.

Dress for Melisande worn by Nina de Silva? Full length dress with long fitted sleeves and low scoop neck of green chiffon appliquéd with metal thread motifs and jewel motifs. The dress is overlaid with bright lilac chiffon. At centre front a panel of gold tissue set with jewels; around neck are row of blue jewels, all partly covered with lilac chiffon. The sleeves are of gold tissue overlaid with lilac chiffon. Sleeves fasten to high wrist with lacings.

Given by Mrs P. Chapman

Dress for Melisande worn by Nina de Silva? in Maurice Maeterlinck's play 'Pelleas and Melisande' performed at the Lyceum Theatre, London, 11th July (matinee) 1911. The play was translated by J W Mackall, and was performed by the Martin Harvey Company. The scenery was designed by George J Dodson, and the music was composed by Gabriel Fauré. The costume designer was not credited.
Mrs Patrick Campbell played Melisande for the three London matinees of this production. Although Nina de Silva does not list Melisande among her roles in Who's Who in the Theatre, she does seem to have played the role with the company on tour.

Reason For Production: Commission

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