Theatre Costume
late 20th century (made)
Bold stylized crown in fibreglass painted silver. Fixed under the front and fitting over the face is a metal mesh mask edged with plasic tubing, backed with synthetic black chiffon; at the back and around the face hangs synthetic jersey covered with scrolls of silver crin, simulating hair and beard.
Object details
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Fibreglass, silver paint, metal mesh, synthetic jersey, crin, synthetic chiffon and plastic tubing. |
| Brief description | Helmet from unidentified production by the Royal Shakespeare Company, third quarter 20th century. |
| Physical description | Bold stylized crown in fibreglass painted silver. Fixed under the front and fitting over the face is a metal mesh mask edged with plasic tubing, backed with synthetic black chiffon; at the back and around the face hangs synthetic jersey covered with scrolls of silver crin, simulating hair and beard. |
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| Production type | Unique |
| Object history | The helmet was made for an unidentified Royal Shakespeare Company production, probably in the 1960s or 1970s. Historical significance: The helmet is a good example of unmistakable RSC style from the 1960/1970s, both in look and in the making techniques. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.373-2001 |
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| Record created | September 21, 2001 |
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