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Waistcoat

1962
Artist/Maker

Costume reputedly for Sir Peter Teasle worn by Ralph Richardson. 18th century style waistcoat of pink silk repp with traces of silver lurex thread, embroidered down the fronts with green foliage and pink and blue flowers over an undulating blue and grey striped line. The pocket flaps have green foliage embroidery. The fronts are embroidered with small similar flower and foliage motifs. The buttons are of black plastic with raised gold flowers.


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Brief description
18th century style waistcoat of pink silk repp reputedly for Sir Peter Teasle worn by Ralph Richardson in 'The School for Scandal', Theatre Royal, Haymarket, London, 1962.
Physical description
Costume reputedly for Sir Peter Teasle worn by Ralph Richardson. 18th century style waistcoat of pink silk repp with traces of silver lurex thread, embroidered down the fronts with green foliage and pink and blue flowers over an undulating blue and grey striped line. The pocket flaps have green foliage embroidery. The fronts are embroidered with small similar flower and foliage motifs. The buttons are of black plastic with raised gold flowers.
Dimensions
  • Collar to hem length: 67.5cm
  • Shoulder to shoulder width: 34cm
  • Whole object weight: 4.4kg
Production typeUnique
Marks and inscriptions
' Charles H. Fox Ltd. / 184, High Holborn, W.C.1. ' (Trade label)
Object history
Costume reputedly for Sir Peter Teasle worn by Ralph Richardson in Richard Brinsley Sheridan's play 'The School for Scandal' performed at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket, London, 14th May 1962. The production was directed by John Gielgud, designed by Anthony Powell, and lit by Joe Davis. The show was produced by Tennent Productions Ltd.

Purchased: Chrtisties, South Kensington, 29th November 1984 Lot 131 (£180)
Production
Reason For Production: Commission
Associations
Literary referenceThe School for Scandal
Collection
Accession number
S.920B-1985

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Record createdAugust 17, 2004
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