Tutu
mid 20th century
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Costume for Princess Florine worn by Alicia Markova. Classical tutu with light blue and white bodice and white skirt.
Object details
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| Brief description | Classical tutu for Princess Florine worn by Alicia Markova in the Bluebird pas de deux from 'The Sleeping Beauty', mid 20th century. |
| Physical description | Costume for Princess Florine worn by Alicia Markova. Classical tutu with light blue and white bodice and white skirt. |
| Production type | Unique |
| Marks and inscriptions | ' Mme Manya ' (Label) |
| Credit line | Given by the British Theatre Museum Association |
| Object history | Tutu for Princess Florine worn by Alicia Markova in the Bluebird pas de deux from Marius Petipa's ballet 'The Sleeping Beauty'. The music for the ballet was composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, and the costume was devised for Markova by Mme Manya. Given to the British Theatre Museum Association by the Metropolitan Opera Company in July 1969. |
| Production | Reason For Production: Commission |
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| Other number | 1970/A/74 - BTMA accession number |
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| Accession number | S.1376-1984 |
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| Record created | September 22, 2004 |
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