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Theatre Costume

1909 (made)

Costume designed by Leon Bakst for the Prince in L'Oiseau d'Or (Blue Bird pas de deux) worn by Nijinsky, Diaghilev Ballet, 1909.

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Object details

Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.
(Some alternative part names are also shown below)
  • Theatre Costume
  • Dance Costume
  • Theatre Costume
  • Dance Costume
  • Tights
Brief description
Costume designed by Leon Bakst for the Prince in L'Oiseau d'Or (Blue Bird pas de deux) worn by Nijinsky, Diaghilev Ballet, 1909.
Physical description
Costume designed by Leon Bakst for the Prince in L'Oiseau d'Or (Blue Bird pas de deux) worn by Nijinsky, Diaghilev Ballet, 1909.
Collection
Accession number
S.837&A-1981

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
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