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Theatre Costume

1947
Artist/Maker

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.
Dimensions
  • Tunic, collar to hem length: 73cm
  • Tunic, shoulder width width: 52cm
  • Packed weight of object weight: 1.5kg
Production typeUnique
Marks and inscriptions
  • ' Rose Schogel ' (Label)
  • ' Paul Sirr ' (Written on fabric)
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
Subjects depicted
Associations
Literary referenceHenry VIII and his Wives
Collection
Accession number
S.1103-1986

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Record createdNovember 1, 2004
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