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.
Sleeveless 18th century style vest in cream rayon brocade with floral design in pink, yellow, and green. The front edges and lower edge have a bold border embroidered in green cotton thread and the outer edges trimmed with brown and gold cotton braid.
Sleeveless 18th century style vest in cream rayon brocade with floral design in pink, yellow, and green. The front edges and lower edge have a bold border embroidered in green cotton thread and the outer edges trimmed with brown and gold cotton braid.
Object details
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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. Sleeveless 18th century style vest in cream rayon brocade with floral design in pink, yellow, and green. The front edges and lower edge have a bold border embroidered in green cotton thread and the outer edges trimmed with brown and gold cotton braid. |
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| Production type | Unique |
| 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.221-1980 |
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| Record created | August 25, 2004 |
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