Blouse
1982
| Artist/Maker |
Blouse probably worn by Anna Dawson. Blouse of bright apricot crepe de chine, with long sleeves elasticated at wrist and small band collar. At the front is a scoop yoke which continues into a small squared yoke at the back; the yoke is accented with an outline of narrow cyclamen satin ribbon and lines of very narrow bright blue and green ribbon. The blouse fastens at the front with covered buttons and loops.
Object details
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| Brief description | Blouse of bright apricot crepe de chine designed by Bill Gibb and probably worn by Anna Dawson in 'This Thing Called Love', Watermill Theatre, Newbury, 1982 |
| Physical description | Blouse probably worn by Anna Dawson. Blouse of bright apricot crepe de chine, with long sleeves elasticated at wrist and small band collar. At the front is a scoop yoke which continues into a small squared yoke at the back; the yoke is accented with an outline of narrow cyclamen satin ribbon and lines of very narrow bright blue and green ribbon. The blouse fastens at the front with covered buttons and loops. |
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| Production type | Unique |
| Marks and inscriptions | ' Bill Gibb / Internationl ' (Trade Label) |
| Object history | Costume probably worn by Anna Dawson in the musical 'This Thing Called Love' performed at the Watermill Theatre, Newbury, September 1982. The music and lyrics were compiled by David Kernan & John Moffat from various authors and composers, and the show was produced by Wendy Toye. The costume were designed by Bill Gibb using silk presented by the European Commission for the Promotion of Silk. |
| Production | Reason For Production: Commission |
| Literary reference | This Thing Called Love |
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| Accession number | S.733-1983 |
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| Record created | August 24, 2004 |
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