Not currently on display at the V&A

Costume worn by Danny La Rue as Mae West

Theatre Costume
ca.2007 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Theatre costume with matching accessories, worn by the female impersonator Danny La Rue (1927-2009) in his impersonation of the American film star and actress Mae West (1893-1980), ca. 2007.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.
(Some alternative part names are also shown below)
  • Theatre Costume
  • Dress
  • Theatre Costume
  • Feather Boa
  • Theatre Costume
  • Hat
TitleCostume worn by Danny La Rue as Mae West (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Cotton with appliquéd decoration created using sequins and beading.
Brief description
Theatre costume with matching accessories, worn by the female impersonator Danny La Rue (1927-2009) in his impersonation of the American film star and actress Mae West (1893-1980), ca. 2007
Physical description
Theatre costume with matching accessories, worn by the female impersonator Danny La Rue (1927-2009) in his impersonation of the American film star and actress Mae West (1893-1980), ca. 2007.
Literary reference
Summary
Theatre costume with matching accessories, worn by the female impersonator Danny La Rue (1927-2009) in his impersonation of the American film star and actress Mae West (1893-1980), ca. 2007.
Associated object
S.1622-2014 (Object)
Collection
Accession number
S.1617:1 to 3-2014

About this object record

Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.

You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.

Suggest feedback

Record createdJuly 28, 2014
Record URL
Download as: JSON