Theatre Costume
1953
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Costume for Giselle consisting of a romantic ballet skirt of white net, the top layers cut into panels, the whole scattered with sequins, and a white strapless pointed-front bodice, the bust overlaid with fine white net which continues over the upper arms.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts. (Some alternative part names are also shown below)
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| Brief description | Costume for Giselle in Act II of the ballet Giselle after Coralli, Royal Opera House, 1953. |
| Physical description | Costume for Giselle consisting of a romantic ballet skirt of white net, the top layers cut into panels, the whole scattered with sequins, and a white strapless pointed-front bodice, the bust overlaid with fine white net which continues over the upper arms. |
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| Object history | Costume for Giselle, Act II 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. |
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| Literary reference | Giselle |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.658&A-1983 |
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| Record created | October 29, 2004 |
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