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Emile Littler Archive
Attilio Comelli, born 1858 - died 1925 - Enlarge image
Emile Littler Archive
- Object:
Costume design
- Place of origin:
London, England (possibly, drawn)
- Date:
1920 (drawn)
- Artist/Maker:
Attilio Comelli, born 1858 - died 1925 (designer)
- Materials and Techniques:
Watercolour on millboard
- Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of Emile Littler
- Museum number:
S.2692-2010
- Gallery location:
In Storage
Costume designs by Attilio Comelli for a Chorus Lady in Sybil at Daly's Theatre premiered on 19 February 1921, Emile Littler Archive.
This production of Sybil is a musical play in three acts undert he direction of Robert Evett. Book by Harry Graham, music by Victor Jacobi and production by Seymour Hicks. The musical director was Merlin Morgan, stage director was Fred J. Blackman and the dances were arranged by Fred Farren.
According to the cast list the gowns, cloaks and furs worn by Miss Collins were designed by Mr. Reville and executed by Reville Ltd., on 16 Hanover Square, W. Misses Beatty and Stirling's designed and executed by Madame Esther. Other costumes were designed by Comelli and executed by Miss Mary Fisher, Myra Salter and John Simmons & Sons. Uniforms by Morris Angel & Son, Ltd. Boots and shoes by H. & M. Rayne. Wigs by Clarkson. Properties by J. A. Fraser and Meurice.
