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It's a Square World

Costume Design
1960s (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Costume design for the television show It's a Square World, unidentified designer, 1960s. One of 74 miscellaneous designs mounted in a sketchbook, assembled by costume maker Gerry Scott Sampson.

It's a Square World,starring Michael Bentine, was a BBC comedy show which ran from 1960-1964.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleIt's a Square World (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Ink on paper, with fabric swatches
Brief description
Costume design for the television show It's a Square World, unidentified designer, 1960s, one of 74 miscellaneous designs mounted in a sketchbook
Physical description
Costume design for a full-length pink spotted dress for the television show It's a Square World, 1960s, drawn in ballpoint pen and annotated with details of colours and fabrics. Attached fabric swatches at left hand edge. Mounted in a spiral-bound artist's sketchbook.
Dimensions
  • Height: 32.6cm (design)
  • Width: 20cm (design)
  • Height: 60cm (sketchbook)
  • Width: 43cm (sketchbook)
Credit line
Bequeathed by Gerry Scott Sampson
Summary
Costume design for the television show It's a Square World, unidentified designer, 1960s. One of 74 miscellaneous designs mounted in a sketchbook, assembled by costume maker Gerry Scott Sampson.

It's a Square World,starring Michael Bentine, was a BBC comedy show which ran from 1960-1964.
Collection
Accession number
S.143-1980

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Record createdMay 16, 2014
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