Theatre Costume
1947
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Costume probably for King Henry VIII worn by Anton Dolin. Skirted tunic in gold yellow brocade, with full length sleeves, puffed on the upper arm; on the fitted lower sleeve are fixed lines of small 'puffs' of white cotton. To the neck is a small white cotton turned-down flat collar. Around the neck and onto the chest are fixed 'jewels' and 'chains' finished in a medallion on the chest. Around the waist is a fixed belt of white cloth decorated with narrow braid.
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Brief description | Costume probably for King Henry VIII worn by Anton Dolin in 'Henry VIII and his Wives', Markova-Dolin Ballet, Metropolitan Opera House, New York, ?1947 |
Physical description | Costume probably for King Henry VIII worn by Anton Dolin. Skirted tunic in gold yellow brocade, with full length sleeves, puffed on the upper arm; on the fitted lower sleeve are fixed lines of small 'puffs' of white cotton. To the neck is a small white cotton turned-down flat collar. Around the neck and onto the chest are fixed 'jewels' and 'chains' finished in a medallion on the chest. Around the waist is a fixed belt of white cloth decorated with narrow braid. |
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Production type | Unique |
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Credit line | Given by Arts Educational Trust Ltd |
Object history | Costume probably for King Henry VIII worn by Anton Dolin in Rosella Hightower's ballet 'Henry VIII and his Wives' performed by the Markova-Dolin Ballet at the Metropolitan Opera House, New York, ?17th October 1947. The music for the ballet was arranged by Robert Zeller after works by Rossini, and the scenery and costumes were designed by Russell Hartley. |
Production | Reason For Production: Commission |
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Literary reference | Henry VIII and his Wives |
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Accession number | S.1103-1986 |
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Record created | November 1, 2004 |
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