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Wilhelm Pantomime Designs

Drawing
1890 (designed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pencil drawing by Wilhelm (Charles William Pitcher, 1858-1925) for the Bell Flower Ballet in the pantomime Dick Whittington as performed at Crystal Palace on 24th December 1890, Wilhelm Pantomime Designs.

The designer Wilhelm (William Charles Pitcher RI, 1858-1925) was one of the most inventive and prolific late 19th century costume designers, whose early passion for stage spectacle led to his employment designing pantomime costumes for Drury Lane Theatre. His attention to detail and his ability to create visually stunning and decorative costumes appealed to producers and public alike and led to a constant stream of work.


Object details

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Object type
TitleWilhelm Pantomime Designs (named collection)
Materials and techniques
Pencil on paper.
Brief description
Pencil drawing by Wilhelm (Charles William Pitcher, 1858-1925) for the Bell Flower Ballet in the pantomime Dick Whittington as performed at Crystal Palace on 24th December 1890, Wilhelm Pantomime Designs.
Physical description
Pencil drawing by Wilhelm for the Bell Flower Ballet in the pantomime Dick Whittington as performed at Crystal Palace on 24th December 1890.
Dimensions
  • Height: 11.5cm
  • Width: 18cm
Marks and inscriptions
Transliteration
Credit line
Acquired with the assistance of Brian Peters
Literary referenceDick Whittington
Summary
Pencil drawing by Wilhelm (Charles William Pitcher, 1858-1925) for the Bell Flower Ballet in the pantomime Dick Whittington as performed at Crystal Palace on 24th December 1890, Wilhelm Pantomime Designs.

The designer Wilhelm (William Charles Pitcher RI, 1858-1925) was one of the most inventive and prolific late 19th century costume designers, whose early passion for stage spectacle led to his employment designing pantomime costumes for Drury Lane Theatre. His attention to detail and his ability to create visually stunning and decorative costumes appealed to producers and public alike and led to a constant stream of work.
Collection
Accession number
S.92-2011

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Record createdMarch 31, 2011
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