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Costume design - Emile Littler Archive
  • Emile Littler Archive
    Attilio Comelli, born 1858 - died 1925
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Emile Littler Archive

  • Object:

    Costume design

  • Place of origin:

    London, England (possibly, drawn)

  • Date:

    1921 (drawn)

  • Artist/Maker:

    Attilio Comelli, born 1858 - died 1925 (designer)

  • Materials and Techniques:

    Pen and ink and watercolour on millboard

  • Credit Line:

    Gift of the Estate of Emile Littler

  • Museum number:

    S.2561-2010

  • Gallery location:

    In Storage

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Costume design by Attilio Comelli Two Pandoursin The Lady of the Rose at Daly's Theatre in February 1922, Emile Littler Archive.

This production of The Lady of the Rose was a musical play in three acts. Adapted by Frederick Lonsdale from the Book by Rudolph Schanzer and Ernest Welisch. Lyrics by Harry Graham amd Music by Jean Gilbert. Produced by Fred J. Blackman. Dresses designed by Comelli. All Gowns worn by Phyllis Dare, Ivy Tresmand, Winnie Collins and the Chorus Ladies in Acts I, II, and III designed and excuted by Elspeth Phelps.

Physical description

Costume design by Attilio Comelli for Two Pandours in The Lady of the Rose at Daly's Theatre in February 1922. Male figure in white trousers, red waiscoat with details in black, jacket with details in red, beige belt and red cloak over his shoulders. Dated and signed. Drawn on millboard.

Place of Origin

London, England (possibly, drawn)

Date

1921 (drawn)

Artist/maker

Attilio Comelli, born 1858 - died 1925 (designer)

Materials and Techniques

Pen and ink and watercolour on millboard

Marks and inscriptions

'2 PANDOURS'

Dimensions

Height: 36.4 cm, Width: 26.8 cm

Descriptive line

Costume design by Attilio Comelli for Two Pandours in The Lady of the Rose at Daly's Theatre in February 1922, Emile Littler Archive.

Materials

Watercolour; Pen and ink; Millboard

Techniques

Painting (image-making); Free-hand drawing

Categories

Entertainment & Leisure; Drawings; Paintings

Collection code

T&P

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