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Theatre Costume

1921 (made)
Artist/Maker

Costume for a Huntsman in scene 3 of Petipa's ballet The Sleeping Princess designed by Leon Bakst for Serge Diaghilev's Ballets Russes, 1921. 18th century coat of bottle green velvet. The coat and magenta velvet cuffs are bordered with gold and silver brocade. Attached is an ivory silk false waistcoat barred with silver braid.

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Brief description
Costume for a Huntsman in scene 3 of Petipa's ballet The Sleeping Princess designed by Leon Bakst, Serge Diaghilev's Ballets Russes, 1921.
Physical description
Costume for a Huntsman in scene 3 of Petipa's ballet The Sleeping Princess designed by Leon Bakst for Serge Diaghilev's Ballets Russes, 1921. 18th century coat of bottle green velvet. The coat and magenta velvet cuffs are bordered with gold and silver brocade. Attached is an ivory silk false waistcoat barred with silver braid.
Dimensions
  • Length: 985mm
  • Width: 470mm
  • Weight: 3.0kg
Collection
Accession number
S.119-1981

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
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