Theatre Costume
1938
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Costume for a Herald. 'Harness' in linked stylized folklorique 'arrows' in gilt leather, with bows at shoulders and knees in ornage and yellow art taffeta.
Object details
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| Brief description | Gilt leather 'harness' for the Herald in 'Cendrillon', de Basil Ballets Russes, Covent Garden, 1938. |
| Physical description | Costume for a Herald. 'Harness' in linked stylized folklorique 'arrows' in gilt leather, with bows at shoulders and knees in ornage and yellow art taffeta. |
| Object history | Costume for the Herald in Mikhail Fokine's ballet 'Cendrillon', performed by the de Basil Ballets Russes, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, 19th July 1938. The ballet (in three parts) was based on the fairy story by Charles Perrault. The music was composed by Frederic d'Erlanger, and the scenery and costumes were designed by Natalia Goncharova. |
| Production | Reason For Production: Commission |
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| Accession number | S.563A-1983 |
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| Record created | October 6, 2004 |
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