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Theatre Costume

1953
Artist/Maker

Costume for Giselle, Act I worn by Alicia Markova.


Object details

Object type
Brief description
Costume for Giselle, Act I worn by Alicia Markova in 'Giselle', Sadler's Wells Ballet, Royal Opera House, 1953.
Physical description
Costume for Giselle, Act I worn by Alicia Markova.
Production typeUnique
Object history
Costume for Giselle, Act I worn by Alicia Markova in the ballet 'Giselle', Sadler's Wells (now Royal) Ballet, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, 1953. The production was staged by Nicholas Sergueeff after the choreography by Perrot, Coralli and Petipa. The music was composed by Adolphe Adam, and the scenery and costumes were designed by James Bailey. Markova wore the costume in guest appearances with Sadler's Wells Ballet at Covent Garden in 1953.
Production
Reason For Production: Commission
Associations
Literary referenceGiselle
Collection
Accession number
S.657-1983

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Record createdOctober 29, 2004
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