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Garter

1872
Artist/Maker
May, S (Mr) (Costumier)

Garter worn by Henry Irving as Charles I. 24"x1" garter in blackish green velvet, edged with gold narrow Russia braid. Embroidered from left with 'HONI. SOIT. QUI. MAL. Y. PENSE' in narrow gold metal cord; embroidered at right with herringbone pattern in narrow gold metal cord. Attached at left a gilt metal embossed buckle. Lined with deep grey green silk.


Object details

Object type
Garter
Materials and techniques
Velvet
Russia Braid
Gold Cord
Silk (Textile)
Embroidering
Brief description
Garter worn by Henry Irving in the play "Charles I", Lyceum Theatre, London, 1872.
Physical description
Garter worn by Henry Irving as Charles I. 24"x1" garter in blackish green velvet, edged with gold narrow Russia braid. Embroidered from left with 'HONI. SOIT. QUI. MAL. Y. PENSE' in narrow gold metal cord; embroidered at right with herringbone pattern in narrow gold metal cord. Attached at left a gilt metal embossed buckle. Lined with deep grey green silk.
Production typeUnique
Object history
This garter was worn by Henry Irving when he appeared as King Charles I in W. G. Wills play "Charles I", performed at the Lyceum Theatre, London, 28th September 1872. The production was directed by H. L. Bateman, and the scenery was designed by Hawes Craven and Cuthbert.
Production
Reason For Production: Commission
Subjects depicted
Garters
Charles I (King of England)
Associations
Irving, Henry
Charles I (King of England)
Literary referenceCharles I
Collection
Theatre and Performance Collection
Accession number
S.89-1985

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Record createdMay 7, 2004
Record URL
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