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Theatre Costume

1932-1940

Costume worn by Joan Cole as Cinderella in Act I


Object details

Object type
Theatre costume
Brief description
Costume worn by Joan Cole as Cinderella in Act I of the pantomime of the same name, 1932-1940.
Physical description
Costume worn by Joan Cole as Cinderella in Act I
Dimensions
  • Dress, full weight weight: 0.8kg
  • Dress, shoulder width width: 52cm
  • Dress, top to hem length: 121cm
Production typeUnique
Object history
This costume was worn by Joan Cole for her appearances as Cinderella in the pantomime of the same name between 1932-1940. The costume was devised by Cole, who wanted something lighter than the usual costume worn in the kitchen scene of Act I.
Production
Reason For Production: Commission
Subject depicted
Cinderella
Association
Cinderella
Literary referenceCinderella
Collection
Theatre and Performance Collection
Accession number
S.53-1992

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Record createdMay 14, 2004
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O98600/theatre-costume/
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