Not currently on display at the V&A

Dress

early 20th century

'Nymph' costume. Ballet dress, bodice in pale coloured satin with criss-cross ribbon detail at front and long ribbons decorated with roses draping over skirt. Knee length skirt of ?crepe.


Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
Brief description
'Nymph' costume used in an unidentified production for the Adeline Genée company, early 20th century
Physical description
'Nymph' costume. Ballet dress, bodice in pale coloured satin with criss-cross ribbon detail at front and long ribbons decorated with roses draping over skirt. Knee length skirt of ?crepe.
Credit line
Given by the Royal Academy of Dance
Object history
'Nymph' costume used in an unidentified production for the Adeline Genée company, early 20th century.
Subject depicted
Association
Collection
Accession number
S.1496-1982

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Record createdOctober 28, 2004
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