Theatre Costume
1947
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Costume for Katherine of Aragon. Black velvet 'leotard' tunic, the low square neck filled with flesh chiffon and edged with gold plaited and jewelled braid. on the centre front of the tunic is a applique cross. The full length sleeves are of pale blue figured artificial (?) silk, elasticated at the wrist, under large black velvet puffs.
Object details
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| Brief description | Costume for Katherine of Aragon in 'Henry VIII and his Wives', Markova-Dolin Ballet, Metropolitan Opera House, New York, ?1947 |
| Physical description | Costume for Katherine of Aragon. Black velvet 'leotard' tunic, the low square neck filled with flesh chiffon and edged with gold plaited and jewelled braid. on the centre front of the tunic is a applique cross. The full length sleeves are of pale blue figured artificial (?) silk, elasticated at the wrist, under large black velvet puffs. |
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| Production type | Unique |
| Marks and inscriptions | ' Rose Schogel Inc ' (Label) |
| Credit line | Given by Arts Educational Trust Ltd |
| Object history | Costume for Katherine of Aragon 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.1104-1986 |
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| Record created | November 1, 2004 |
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