Costume Design
1913 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Costume design by Herbert Norris, captioned 'Oxford & Cambridge', unidentified production, dated 1913.
Herbert Norris (died 1950) was a costume designer, architect, actor and archaeologist. He trained as an architect, but specialised in historical and theatrical costume and stage-settings, designing scenery and costumes for over 100 plays. He also designed for films, and for balls and pageants.
Herbert Norris (died 1950) was a costume designer, architect, actor and archaeologist. He trained as an architect, but specialised in historical and theatrical costume and stage-settings, designing scenery and costumes for over 100 plays. He also designed for films, and for balls and pageants.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Watercolour and gouache on millboard |
| Brief description | Costume design by Herbert Norris, captioned 'Oxford & Cambridge', unidentified production, dated 1913 |
| Physical description | Costume design by Herbert Norris, for a girl wearing a light blue jacket with a dark blue belt and dark blue cuffs, collar and pocket edgings, a light blue hat and a white pleated skirt. Captioned 'Oxford & Cambridge'. Signed and dated 1913. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Herbert Norris / 1913.' (Artist's signature in watercolour, lower right hand side) |
| Credit line | Gabrielle Enthoven Collection |
| Summary | Costume design by Herbert Norris, captioned 'Oxford & Cambridge', unidentified production, dated 1913. Herbert Norris (died 1950) was a costume designer, architect, actor and archaeologist. He trained as an architect, but specialised in historical and theatrical costume and stage-settings, designing scenery and costumes for over 100 plays. He also designed for films, and for balls and pageants. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.846-2011 |
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| Record created | February 29, 2012 |
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