Glove
1944
| Artist/Maker |
Glove for King Richard III worn by Laurence Olivier. Suede leather set with coloured metal studs. Middle two fingers of left hand glove cut short and stitched across.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | |
| Brief description | Suede leather glove set with coloured metal studs for Richard III worn by Laurence Olivier in 'King Richard III', New Theatre, 1944 |
| Physical description | Glove for King Richard III worn by Laurence Olivier. Suede leather set with coloured metal studs. Middle two fingers of left hand glove cut short and stitched across. |
| Object history | Pair of gloves for Richard III worn by Laurence Olivier in William Shakespeare's play 'King Richard III' performed by the Old Vic Theatre Company at the New Theatre, London, 13th September 1944. The production was produced by John Burrell, the scenery was designed by Morris Kestelman, and the costumes were designed by Doris Zinkeisen. The music for the production was composed by Herbert Menges, the fights were directed by Peter Copley, and the lighting was by John Sullivan. |
| Subject depicted | |
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| Literary reference | King Richard III |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.546-1990 |
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| Record created | August 16, 2004 |
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