Theatre Costume
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'Choga' coat of silver tinsel brocade. Down the chest are silver lace braids and blue satin piping, simulating a curved cut front and undershirt of the same fabric. The curve, edges and cuffs of the coat are outlined in silver lace braids and diamante. the mandarin collar is edged with blue satin. the coat fastens down centre front with hooks and eyes, the edge being set with six elliptical diamante buttons. Lined with grey art silk repp.
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| Brief description | 'Choga' coat of silver tinsel brocade worn by G H Elliott in an unidentified production. From Morris Angel & Sons Ltd |
| Physical description | 'Choga' coat of silver tinsel brocade. Down the chest are silver lace braids and blue satin piping, simulating a curved cut front and undershirt of the same fabric. The curve, edges and cuffs of the coat are outlined in silver lace braids and diamante. the mandarin collar is edged with blue satin. the coat fastens down centre front with hooks and eyes, the edge being set with six elliptical diamante buttons. Lined with grey art silk repp. |
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| Object history | G H Elliott was a blackface performer. 'Black and white minstrels' or 'blackface minstrelsy' originated in the United States around 1830 and was based on racist negative stereotypes of African Americans. White performers used black make-up to blacken their skin. Blackface minstrelsy played a significant role in cementing and proliferating racist attitudes. |
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| Accession number | S.151-1988 |
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| Record created | June 3, 2004 |
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