Theatre Costume
1947
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Costume for an unidentified character. Gown of yellow green brocade with long sleeves, loose fitting to the wrist from above the elbow, where there is a large loose puff onto the upper arm. To the front is a wide collar of fur narrowing to turn back on front panels. Across the upper chest is a strip of black 'petersham' edged with gold braid, with a central ribbon of gold braid, overlaid edge to edge with continuous gold braid lozenges, which fastens on the opposite front. The gown fastens with a hook and eye at waist level.
Object details
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| Brief description | Gown of yellow green brocade worn by an unidentified character in 'Henry VIII and his Wives', Markova-Dolin Ballet, Metropolitan Opera House, New York, ?1947 |
| Physical description | Costume for an unidentified character. Gown of yellow green brocade with long sleeves, loose fitting to the wrist from above the elbow, where there is a large loose puff onto the upper arm. To the front is a wide collar of fur narrowing to turn back on front panels. Across the upper chest is a strip of black 'petersham' edged with gold braid, with a central ribbon of gold braid, overlaid edge to edge with continuous gold braid lozenges, which fastens on the opposite front. The gown fastens with a hook and eye at waist level. |
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| Production type | Unique |
| Marks and inscriptions | ' Rose Schogel Inc ' (Label) |
| Credit line | Given by Arts Educational Trust Ltd |
| Object history | Gown for an unidentified character 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.1109-1986 |
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| Record created | November 1, 2004 |
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