Theatre Costume
1953
| Artist/Maker |
Costume for Giselle in Act II worn by Alicia Markova.
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, Act II worn by Alicia Markova in 'Giselle', Sadler's Wells Ballet, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, 1953 |
| Physical description | Costume for Giselle in Act II worn by Alicia Markova. |
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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. |
| Associations | |
| Literary reference | Giselle |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.658&A-1983 |
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| Record created | October 29, 2004 |
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