Theatre Costume
1947
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Costume for an unidentified character. Skirted tunic of carmine vermilion velvet with widish squarish neck and long sleeves. The skirt is flared. Around the waist is a narrow black braid. The hem is edged with a line of gold lurex ribbon set between single rows of narrow gold Russia braid. Around the neck is fixed a wide squared off panel of white cotton, decorated around the neck with a zig zag edged with a line to top and bottom in reddish cord.
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| Brief description | Skirted tunic of carmine vermilion velvet 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. Skirted tunic of carmine vermilion velvet with widish squarish neck and long sleeves. The skirt is flared. Around the waist is a narrow black braid. The hem is edged with a line of gold lurex ribbon set between single rows of narrow gold Russia braid. Around the neck is fixed a wide squared off panel of white cotton, decorated around the neck with a zig zag edged with a line to top and bottom in reddish cord. |
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| Production type | Unique |
| Credit line | Given by Arts Educational Trust Ltd |
| Object history | Tunic 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.1111-1986 |
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| Record created | November 1, 2004 |
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