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Theatre Costume

Artist/Maker

'Romantic' length tutu, 'strapless' bodice with narrow elastic shoulder straps in cerise velvet set with simulated black lacing with long ties. The skirt of cerise net. The bodice top trimmed with gold lace.


Object details

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Materials and techniques
Brief description
Costume worn by Alicia Markova in an unidentified ballet.
Physical description
'Romantic' length tutu, 'strapless' bodice with narrow elastic shoulder straps in cerise velvet set with simulated black lacing with long ties. The skirt of cerise net. The bodice top trimmed with gold lace.
Production typeUnique
Marks and inscriptions
' Markova ' (Written on waist petersham:)
Credit line
Given by Arts Educational Trust Ltd
Object history
Costume worn by Alicia Markova in an unidentified ballet.
Production
Reason For Production: Commission
Subject depicted
Association
Collection
Accession number
S.1072-1986

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Record createdFebruary 17, 2005
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