Fabric
1913
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Printed fabric of white silk with painted geometric patterns.
Object details
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| Brief description | Spare piece of printed fabric associated with the costume for Lavinia worn by Lillah McCarthy in the play "Androcles and the Lion", St. James's Theatre, 1913. |
| Physical description | Printed fabric of white silk with painted geometric patterns. |
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| Production type | Unique |
| Gallery label | This stylish costume was designed by Albert Rutherston for Lillah McCarthy playing Lavinia, Shaw’s Christian heroin, in 1913. It evokes the simplicity and elegance of Roman dress, with the overbodice and simple flowing skirt made in the lightest of silks hand painted with geometric and stylised floral motifs.
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| Credit line | Given by the British Theatre Museum Association |
| Object history | This costume was worn by Lillah McCarthy as Lavinia in a production of George Bernard Shaw's play "Androcles and the Lion" performed at the St. James's Theatre, London on September 1st 1913. The production was directed by Granville Barker, and designed by Albert Rothenstein (Rutherston). The costumes were made by Mrs Owen and Mr Savage, and painted by R & G Manning Pike. Given to the British Theatre Museum Association by Mrs R.B. Hetherington, through the Borough of Worthing Museum and Art Gallery, in October 1966. |
| Production | Reason For Production: Commission |
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| Literary reference | Androcles and the Lion |
| Other number | 1966/A/216 - BTMA accession number |
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| Accession number | S.1354B-1984 |
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| Record created | April 26, 2004 |
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