Classical Tutu
ca. 1955
| Artist/Maker |
Costume for the Don Quixote pas de deux worn by Alicia Markova. Spanish-style classical tutu in red. The bodice with a V neck beneath which is seen a white 'shirt' with a black ribbon tie and two buttons.
Object details
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| Brief description | Classical tutu for the Don Quixote pas de deux worn by Alicia Markova at a Benefit Performance at the Madison Square Gardens, New York, ca. 1953. |
| Physical description | Costume for the Don Quixote pas de deux worn by Alicia Markova. Spanish-style classical tutu in red. The bodice with a V neck beneath which is seen a white 'shirt' with a black ribbon tie and two buttons. |
| Production type | Unique |
| Object history | Classical tutu for the Don Quixote pas de deux worn by Alicia Markova at a Benefit Performance at the Madison Square Gardens, New York, ca. 1953. The choreography for the pas de deux was after Marius Petipa, and the music was composed by Ludwig Minkus. The costume was devised by Alicia Markova and Mme Manya. |
| Production | Reason For Production: Commission |
| Associations | |
| Literary reference | Don Quixote |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.648-1983 |
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| Record created | October 19, 2004 |
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