Cloak
1935
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Costume for Baron Lydieff worn by Lyn Harding.
Full length circular military cloak with high 'Regency' collar of black facecloth, the cloak edged with shorn rabbit fur. Fastened at the neck with hook and eye and long grey silk cord. The cloak is lined with off white sateen. Large bar hook to back of neck and hooks on shoulders to attached to jacket.
Full length circular military cloak with high 'Regency' collar of black facecloth, the cloak edged with shorn rabbit fur. Fastened at the neck with hook and eye and long grey silk cord. The cloak is lined with off white sateen. Large bar hook to back of neck and hooks on shoulders to attached to jacket.
Object details
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| Brief description | Military cloak worn by Lyn Harding as Baron Lydieff in 'Glamorous Night', Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, 1935. |
| Physical description | Costume for Baron Lydieff worn by Lyn Harding. Full length circular military cloak with high 'Regency' collar of black facecloth, the cloak edged with shorn rabbit fur. Fastened at the neck with hook and eye and long grey silk cord. The cloak is lined with off white sateen. Large bar hook to back of neck and hooks on shoulders to attached to jacket. |
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| Object history | Costume for Baron Lydieff worn by Lyn Harding in Ivor Novello's musical play 'Glamorous Night' at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, 1935. The lyrics for the songs were by Christopher Hassall, and the show was produced by Leontine Sagan. The Choreography was by Ralph Reader, and the scenery and costumes were designed by Oliver Messel. |
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| Literary reference | Glamorous Night |
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| Accession number | S.1B-1985 |
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| Record created | June 8, 2004 |
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