Dress
1916
18th century style dress worn by an unidentified character possibly in 'David Garrick'. '18th century' panniered dress of pale pink taffeta with lace front and short sleeves with deep lace frills. Attached petticoat of ivory georgette with flower border in multicoloured chenille; at the hem is a lace border set with pink ribbon. Attached underskirt of pink Japanese silk.
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Brief description | 18th century style panniered dress worn by an unidentified character possibly in the play 'David Garrick', 1916. |
Physical description | 18th century style dress worn by an unidentified character possibly in 'David Garrick'. '18th century' panniered dress of pale pink taffeta with lace front and short sleeves with deep lace frills. Attached petticoat of ivory georgette with flower border in multicoloured chenille; at the hem is a lace border set with pink ribbon. Attached underskirt of pink Japanese silk. |
Production type | Unique |
Credit line | Given by Mrs P. Chapman |
Object history | Costume for an unidentified female character possibly in the play 'David Garrick' by Rom Robertson (Charles Wyndham version). The production was toured in 1916 by the Martin Harvey Company. |
Production | Reason For Production: Commission |
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Literary reference | David Garrick |
Collection | |
Accession number | S.182-1985 |
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Record created | May 14, 2004 |
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