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Theatre Costume

1948
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Costume for the Spanish Dance worn by Sara Luzita.


Object details

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Object type
Brief description
Costume for the Spanish Dance worn by Sara Luzita in Act II of 'Casse Noisette' (The Nutcracker), Ballet Rambert, 1948
Physical description
Costume for the Spanish Dance worn by Sara Luzita.
Dimensions
  • Collar to hem length: 122cm
  • Shoulder to shoulder width: 63cm
  • Weighed on hanger weight: 1.3kg
Production typeUnique
Object history
Costume for the Spanish Dance worn by Sara Luzita in Act II of Lev Ivanov's ballet 'Casse Noisette' (The Nutcracker), Ballet Rambert, Tivoli Theatre, Sydney, Australia, 1948. The music for the ballet was composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, and the scenery and costumes were designed by Harry Cordwell. The Sugar Plum Fairy was danced by Belinda Wright, and Sara Luzita was partnered by John Gilpin in the Spanish dance. The balled was performed under the title 'The Nutcracker Suite' on the Australian tour.
Production
Reason For Production: Commission
Probably made in Great Britain
Associations
Literary references
  • Casse Noisette
  • The Nutcracker
  • The Nutcracker Suite
Collection
Accession number
S.7-1994

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Record createdOctober 6, 2004
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