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Theatre Costume

1968
Artist/Maker

Blouse for Nora Lambert worn by Nicola Pagett


Object details

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Brief description
Blouse worn by Nicola Pagett as Nora Lambert in the play 'The Boston Story', Duchess Theatre, London, 19th September 1968.
Physical description
Blouse for Nora Lambert worn by Nicola Pagett
Dimensions
  • Blouse, shoulder to shoulder width: 50cm
  • Blouse, collar to cuff length: 73cm
Production typeUnique
Credit line
Given by the British Theatre Museum Association
Object history
This costume was designed by Philip Prowse, and worn by Nicola Pagett for her appearance as Nora Lambert in the play "The Boston Story" at the Duchess Theatre, London, 19th September 1968. The play was written by Ronald Gow after Henry James, and directed by Malcolm Farquhar. The sets were designed by Geoffrey Scott.

Given to the British Theatre Museum Association by Messrs Sherwood Reid in May 1969.
Production
Reason For Production: Commission
Literary referenceThe Boston Story
Other number
1969/A/46 - BTMA accession number
Collection
Accession number
S.1371B-1984

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Record createdMay 6, 2004
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