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Breeches

1886
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

These breeches were part of the costume worn by Charles Wyndham when he appeared as the 18th century actor and theatre manager David Garrick in Tom Robertson's play David Garrick at the Criterion Theatre, London, opening on 13 November 1886.


Object details

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Brief description
18th century style breeches worn by Charles Wyndham as David Garrick in the play David Garrick, Criterion Theatre, London, 1886
Physical description
Costume for Charles Wyndham as David Garrick. 18th century style breeches.
Dimensions
  • Breeches, waist to hem length: 82cm
  • Breeches, width width: 50cm
  • Packed weight of parts s.1349, a and b weight: 2.5kg
Credit line
Given by the British Theatre Museum Association
Object history
The costume was given to the British Theatre Museum Association by Sir Bronson Albery and Miss Doris Langley Moore in April 1965.
Subject depicted
Association
Literary referenceDavid Garrick
Summary
These breeches were part of the costume worn by Charles Wyndham when he appeared as the 18th century actor and theatre manager David Garrick in Tom Robertson's play David Garrick at the Criterion Theatre, London, opening on 13 November 1886.
Other number
1965/A/33B - BTMA accession number
Collection
Accession number
S.1349A-1984

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Record createdMay 14, 2004
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