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Theatre Costume

1947
Artist/Maker

Costume for ?Jane Seymour or ?Catherine Howard worn by Bettina Rosay.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.
(Some alternative part names are also shown below)
  • Theatre Costume
  • Dance Costume
  • Tunic
  • Theatre Costume
  • Dance Costume
  • Tunic
Brief description
Costume for Jane Seymour or Catherine Howard worn by Bettina Rosay in 'Henry VIII and his Wives', Markova-Dolin Ballet, Metropolitan Opera House, New York, ?1947
Physical description
Costume for ?Jane Seymour or ?Catherine Howard worn by Bettina Rosay.
Dimensions
  • Collar, width width: 2cm
  • Collar, length length: 32cm
  • Costume, shoulder width, laid flat width: 65cm
  • Costume, collar to hem, laid flat length: 70cm
  • Jacket and collar weight weight: 1.1kg
Credit line
Given by Arts Educational Trust Ltd
Object history
Costume for Jane Seymour or Catherine Howard worn by Bettina Rosay 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.
Subjects depicted
Associations
Literary referenceHenry VIII and his Wives
Collection
Accession number
S.1105&A-1986

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Record createdNovember 1, 2004
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