The Mikado
Costume Design
1885 (designed)
1885 (designed)
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Costume design by Wilhelm for the Mikado in the title role of Gilbert & Sullivan's comic opera The Mikado, Savoy Theatre 14 March 1885. Signed and dated Wilhelm 85.
Object details
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| Title | The Mikado (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | gouache on board |
| Brief description | Costume design by Wilhelm for the Mikado in the title role of Gilbert & Sullivan's comic opera The Mikado, Savoy Theatre 14 March 1885. Signed and dated Wilhelm 85. |
| Physical description | Gouache on board costume design by Wilhelm for the Mikado in the title role of Gilbert & Sullivan's comic opera The Mikado, Savoy Theatre 14 March 1885. Signed and dated Wilhelm 85. The design features a male figure wearing a royal blue and gold kimono with peacocks printed on the fabric along with other patterns. |
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| Credit line | Given by Dame Bridget D’Oyly Carte |
| Summary | Costume design by Wilhelm for the Mikado in the title role of Gilbert & Sullivan's comic opera The Mikado, Savoy Theatre 14 March 1885. Signed and dated Wilhelm 85. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.83-1991 |
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| Record created | July 1, 2009 |
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