Theatre Costume
1973
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Costume for Sir Andrew Aguecheek worn by John Justin in Twelfth Night, Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park, London, 1973.
18th century style coat of cream wool, with back pleats, flap pockets and deep cuffs. The front edges of the coat, cuffs and pocket flaps are edged in amber cotton braid and embroidered with a flower and leaf design in pin, orange, green and yellow cotton thread and wool.
18th century style coat of cream wool, with back pleats, flap pockets and deep cuffs. The front edges of the coat, cuffs and pocket flaps are edged in amber cotton braid and embroidered with a flower and leaf design in pin, orange, green and yellow cotton thread and wool.
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| Brief description | Costume for Sir Andrew Aguecheek worn by John Justin in Twelfth Night, Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park, London, 1973. |
| Physical description | Costume for Sir Andrew Aguecheek worn by John Justin in Twelfth Night, Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park, London, 1973. 18th century style coat of cream wool, with back pleats, flap pockets and deep cuffs. The front edges of the coat, cuffs and pocket flaps are edged in amber cotton braid and embroidered with a flower and leaf design in pin, orange, green and yellow cotton thread and wool. |
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| Production type | Unique |
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| Object history | Costume for Sir Andrew Aguecheek worn by John Justin in William Shakespeare's play 'Twelfth Night', performed at the Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park, London, 4th June 1973. The production was directed by Robert Lang, the music was composed by James Bernard, and the scenery was designed by Kit Surrey. Tim Goodchild designed the costumes, which were made by Gerrard Scott. |
| Production | Reason For Production: Commission |
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| Literary reference | <i>Twelfth Night</i> |
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| Accession number | S.220-1980 |
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| Record created | August 25, 2004 |
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