Two of a Kind
Costume Design
1960s (made)
1960s (made)
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Costume design for the television show Two of a Kind, unidentified designer, 1960s. One of 74 miscellaneous designs mounted in a sketchbook, assembled by costume maker Gerry Scott Sampson.
Two of a Kind, produced for British television company ATV, was a vehicle for the comedy double act Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise. It ran from 1961 to 1968. The show's writers, Dick Hills and Sid Green, appeared on screen in some of the comedy sketches. This design for three elves is annotated with their names and that of Eric Morecambe.
Two of a Kind, produced for British television company ATV, was a vehicle for the comedy double act Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise. It ran from 1961 to 1968. The show's writers, Dick Hills and Sid Green, appeared on screen in some of the comedy sketches. This design for three elves is annotated with their names and that of Eric Morecambe.
Object details
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| Title | Two of a Kind (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Ink on paper, with fabric swatches |
| Brief description | Costume design for the Morecambe and Wise television show Two of a Kind, unidentified designer, 1960s, one of 74 miscellaneous designs mounted in a sketchbook |
| Physical description | Costume design for three elves in the television show Two of a Kind, 1960s. Sketch showing three elves in tunics and pointed hats or hoods, identified as Eric, Dick and Sid, drawn in ballpoint pen and annotated. Fabric swatches are sewn to the paper. Mounted in a spiral-bound artist's sketchbook. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Gerry Scott Sampson |
| Summary | Costume design for the television show Two of a Kind, unidentified designer, 1960s. One of 74 miscellaneous designs mounted in a sketchbook, assembled by costume maker Gerry Scott Sampson. Two of a Kind, produced for British television company ATV, was a vehicle for the comedy double act Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise. It ran from 1961 to 1968. The show's writers, Dick Hills and Sid Green, appeared on screen in some of the comedy sketches. This design for three elves is annotated with their names and that of Eric Morecambe. |
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| Accession number | S.142-1980 |
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| Record created | May 16, 2014 |
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