Shoe
- Date:
ca.1906
- Artist/Maker:
Wilhelm, born 1858 - died 1925 (costume designers)
Nicholson, William Newzam Prior, born 1872 - died 1949 (costume designers)
B. J. Simmons & Co. (Theatrical costumiers) - Credit Line:
Given by the British Theatre Museum Association. © Desmond Banks
- Museum number:
S.97D-1978
- Gallery location:
In Storage
Physical description
Costume for Peter Pan worn by Pauline Chase. Leather shoe
Date
ca.1906
Artist/maker
Wilhelm, born 1858 - died 1925 (costume designers)
Nicholson, William Newzam Prior, born 1872 - died 1949 (costume designers)
B. J. Simmons & Co. (Theatrical costumiers)
Object history note
Costume for Peter worn by Pauline Chase in J. M. Barrie's play 'Peter Pan'. The play was originally produced at the Duke of York's Theatre, London, 27th December 1904, and was revived annually until 1914. The scenery was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens (although he is not credited in the programme), and the director was Dion Boucicault. The costumes were designed by Wilhelm and William Nicholson and were made by B J Simmons.
Pauline Chase first played Peter in 1906 and annually thereafter until 1913
Descriptive line
Leather shoe for Peter worn by Pauline Chase in 'Peter Pan', Duke of York's Theatre, 1906-1913.
Exhibition History
Theatre Museum main gallery (Theatre Museum 01/01/1987-31/12/1992)
Theatre Peepshow (National Theatre 01/07/1976-31/12/2003)
British Theatre Museum Association (Leighton House 01/01/1964-31/12/1974)
Associated names
Barrie, J. M. (Sir); Peter Pan; Lutyens, Edwin Landseer (Sir)
Production Note
Reason For Production: Commission
Materials
Leather
Subjects depicted
Pan, Peter
Production Type
Unique
Collection code
T&P
