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First night gift, presented to Michael Annals

Ceramic Plaque
1974 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Ceramic polychrome plaque, given by the playwright, Peter Nicholls, to the designer, Michael Annals, as a first night present to mark the opening of Nicholl's play, Chez Nous, Globe Theatre (now the Gielgud Theatre), 1974.


Object details

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Object type
TitleFirst night gift, presented to Michael Annals (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Painted and glazed ceramic
Brief description
Ceramic polychrome plaque, given by the playwright, Peter Nicholls, to the designer, Michael Annals, as a first night present to mark the opening of Nicholl's play, Chez Nous, Globe Theatre (now the Gielgud Theatre), 1974.
Physical description
Glazed relief ceramic plaque with image of the rear view of a naked girl wearing a straw hat and carrying a satchel. 'Chez Nous' is written beneath the image. The edges of the plaque are decorated with flowers and leaves, and a crimson bow, left.
Dimensions
  • Height: 23cm (approx.)
  • Width: 13.5cm (approx.) (Note: maximum width)
Marks and inscriptions
'FH74' (Stamped on reverse)
Credit line
Bequeathed by Michael Annals
Summary
Ceramic polychrome plaque, given by the playwright, Peter Nicholls, to the designer, Michael Annals, as a first night present to mark the opening of Nicholl's play, Chez Nous, Globe Theatre (now the Gielgud Theatre), 1974.
Collection
Accession number
S.771-1991

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Record createdJuly 12, 2011
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