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First night gift, presented to Michael Annals

Tankard
1965 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Glass bottomed pewter tankard, inscribed 'The Royal Hunt of the Sun, Theodore Mann, October 26, 1965'. Given to the designer, Michael Annals, by the theatre producer, Theodore Mann, as a first night present to mark the opening of Peter Shaffer's play, The Royal Hunt of the Sun, at the ANTA Theatre, New York.

The Royal Hunt of the Sun was premiered in London by the National Theatre Company. It was the first new play to be presented by the company, opening to great acclaim at the Old Vic in 1964, directed by John Dexter and designed by Michael Annals. In 1965 Dexter re-staged the play for the ANTA Theatre, New York, using the same production team.



Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleFirst night gift, presented to Michael Annals (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Pewter and glass
Brief description
Glass bottomed pewter tankard, inscribed 'The Royal Hunt of the Sun, Theodore Mann, October 26, 1965'. Given to the designer, Michael Annals as a first night present to mark the opening of Peter Shaffer's play, The Royal Hunt of the Sun, at the ANTA Theatre, New York
Physical description
Glass bottomed pewter tankard, inscribed 'THE ROYAL HUNT / OF THE SUN / THEODORE MANN / OCTOBER 26, 1965'.
Dimensions
  • Height: 12.5cm
  • Width: 12cm (maximum, including handle)
Marks and inscriptions
'E. & H. Simon Inc. / MARLBORO PEWTER / CANADA' (Engraved on the metal rim of the base)
Credit line
Bequeathed by Michael Annals
Summary
Glass bottomed pewter tankard, inscribed 'The Royal Hunt of the Sun, Theodore Mann, October 26, 1965'. Given to the designer, Michael Annals, by the theatre producer, Theodore Mann, as a first night present to mark the opening of Peter Shaffer's play, The Royal Hunt of the Sun, at the ANTA Theatre, New York.

The Royal Hunt of the Sun was premiered in London by the National Theatre Company. It was the first new play to be presented by the company, opening to great acclaim at the Old Vic in 1964, directed by John Dexter and designed by Michael Annals. In 1965 Dexter re-staged the play for the ANTA Theatre, New York, using the same production team.

Collection
Accession number
S.298-1991

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
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