Theatre Costume
Dance Costume
1932 (made)
1932 (made)
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Costume for Bronislava Nijinska as the Hostess in the 1932 reconstruction of Les Biches for Nijinska’s Théâtre de la danse. Original production designed by Marie Laurencin for Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes 1924. (Laurencin is also credited with designing this revival).
This three-part costume was inspired by the original design, but up-dated (indeed, even during the ballet’s performances with Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes this costume was remodelled by Chanel for Felia Doubrovska). A number of changes to the costumes were introduced for Nijinska’s company, many of which were then used by the Markova-Dolin Company.
This three-part costume was inspired by the original design, but up-dated (indeed, even during the ballet’s performances with Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes this costume was remodelled by Chanel for Felia Doubrovska). A number of changes to the costumes were introduced for Nijinska’s company, many of which were then used by the Markova-Dolin Company.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Title | Theatre Costume (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Silk, lace and ostrich feather |
| Brief description | Dress designed by Marie Laurencin for Les Biches, worn by Bronislava Nijinska, 1932 |
| Physical description | Costume for Bronislava Nijinska as the Hostess in the 1932 reconstruction of Les Biches for Nijinska’s Théâtre de la danse. The costume includes a dress, underdress and hat. |
| Summary | Costume for Bronislava Nijinska as the Hostess in the 1932 reconstruction of Les Biches for Nijinska’s Théâtre de la danse. Original production designed by Marie Laurencin for Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes 1924. (Laurencin is also credited with designing this revival). This three-part costume was inspired by the original design, but up-dated (indeed, even during the ballet’s performances with Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes this costume was remodelled by Chanel for Felia Doubrovska). A number of changes to the costumes were introduced for Nijinska’s company, many of which were then used by the Markova-Dolin Company. |
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| Accession number | S.2:1 to 3-2016 |
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| Record created | October 27, 2015 |
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