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Theatre Costume

ca.1932

Long apron in rose pink silk with embroidered peasant motifs probably worn by a Peasant.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Embroidered silk apron
Brief description
Rose silk apron embroidered with peasant motifs probably worn by a peasant character in Leopole Lewis's play "The Bells", King's Theatre, Hammersmith, November 1932.
Physical description
Long apron in rose pink silk with embroidered peasant motifs probably worn by a Peasant.
Dimensions
  • Waist to hem length: 74cm
  • Bottom hem, laid flat width: 112cm
  • Waist width: 36cm
Production typeUnique
Credit line
Given by Mrs P. Chapman
Production
Reason For Production: Commission
Subjects depicted
Literary referenceThe Bells
Collection
Accession number
S.191-1985

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Record createdMay 6, 2004
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