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Theatre Costume

1987 (made)
Artist/Maker

Stage costume for the Immune System, designed and made by Mr Pearl for a production by Matthew Hawkins, 1987. The costume was worn with a conical bra, of the type made famous by the singer Madonna.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.
(Some alternative part names are also shown below)
  • Theatre Costume
  • Dance Costume
  • Theatre Costume
  • Dance Costume
  • Tights
Brief description
Stage costume by Mr Pearl for the Immune System in a production by Matthew Hawkins, 1987.
Physical description
Stage costume by Mr Pearl for the Immune System in a production by Matthew Hawkins, 1987.
Dimensions
  • Circumference: 685mm (Note: bodice waist)
  • Circumference: 830mm (Note: bodice bust)
  • Circumference: 510mm (Note: thights waist, elastic)
  • Length: 955mm (Note: thights)
Credit line
Given by Matthew Hawkins and Mr Pearl
Summary
Stage costume for the Immune System, designed and made by Mr Pearl for a production by Matthew Hawkins, 1987. The costume was worn with a conical bra, of the type made famous by the singer Madonna.
Collection
Accession number
S.3172:1&2-2010

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Record createdMarch 31, 2011
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