Swan Lake costume
Theatre Costume
1987 (Made)
1987 (Made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Bodice for a Swan in Swan Lake designed by Yolanda Sonnabend, The Royal Ballet, 1987.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Swan Lake costume (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Satin, organza, white and silver cord, cotton, elastic and metal |
| Brief description | Bodice for a Swan in Swan Lake designed by Yolanda Sonnabend, The Royal Ballet, 1987 |
| Physical description | Boned bodice in white satin, with deep curved upper edge, each side suggestive of a wing-shape, and basque at lower edge. The satin is overlaid with lines of white cord the whole overlaid with stiffened organza, painted with yellow lines following the white cord beneath. The white and silver cords on the hip basque are grouped together at centre front, where they are shaped into a curve to fit over the tutu skirt. The plunging front is infilled with flesh-coloured synthetic fabric. The shoulder straps are of silver elastic. The costume is lined with white cotton and fastens at the back with hooks and eyes. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | "(printed) ROYAL OPERA HOUSE / PRODUCTION: (handwritten) SWAN LAKE / (printed) ACT: SCENE: / Character / Name (handwritten) MISS ROSATO / (printed) COVENT GARDEN" (Label; Back left side) |
| Credit line | Given by the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden |
| Object history | Bodice for a Swan in Swan Lake designed by Yolanda Sonnabend, The Royal Ballet, 1987. The bodice was worn by Genesia Rosato. |
| Summary | Bodice for a Swan in Swan Lake designed by Yolanda Sonnabend, The Royal Ballet, 1987. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.31-2003 |
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| Record created | September 17, 2003 |
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