Anthony Holland design
Costume Design
1933 (painted)
1933 (painted)
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Costume design for Ena Burrill as Amytis in Act II of "The Road to Rome". The design depicts a full length female figure with arms extended. The figure wears a long turquoise robe with train, and a tight fitting bodice worn under the breasts and extending over the hips. The bodice consists of horizontal gold bands infilled with vertical stripes in purple, blue, and turquoise. The figure also wears a collar, and epaulettes of pleated turquoise fabric. On the reverse is a pencil drawing showing details of the costume.
Object details
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| Title | Anthony Holland design (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Pencil, Gouache, Ink, and Gold Paint, on Paper |
| Brief description | Costume design by Anthony Holland for Ena Burrill as Amytis in Act II of The Road to Rome, Liverpool Repertory Theatre, 1933 |
| Physical description | Costume design for Ena Burrill as Amytis in Act II of "The Road to Rome". The design depicts a full length female figure with arms extended. The figure wears a long turquoise robe with train, and a tight fitting bodice worn under the breasts and extending over the hips. The bodice consists of horizontal gold bands infilled with vertical stripes in purple, blue, and turquoise. The figure also wears a collar, and epaulettes of pleated turquoise fabric. On the reverse is a pencil drawing showing details of the costume. |
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| Production type | Unique |
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| Credit line | Given by Anthony Holland |
| Object history | This Costume design by Anthony Holland is part of an extensive collection of designs donated to the Theatre Museum by the artist in 1996. The design was executed for a production of Robert Emmet Sherwood's play "The Road to Rome", Liverpool Repertory Theatre, 1933. The play was produced by William Armstrong. Historical significance: These designs mark Anthony Holland's debut as a stage designer in the professional theatre. |
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| Literary reference | The Road to Rome |
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| Accession number | S.662-2000 |
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| Record created | October 6, 2000 |
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