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Robe

1972
Artist/Maker

Costume for Juliet worn by Felicity Kendal. Full length, long sleeved loose robe of cream wool, pleated into the shoulders. The neck is cut into a scoop at the front, the back having a high stand up collar. The set in sleeves are gathered into cuffs at the wrist.


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Brief description
Full length robe of cream wool for Juliet worn by Felicity Kendal in 'Romeo and Juliet', Oxford Playhouse, 1972
Physical description
Costume for Juliet worn by Felicity Kendal. Full length, long sleeved loose robe of cream wool, pleated into the shoulders. The neck is cut into a scoop at the front, the back having a high stand up collar. The set in sleeves are gathered into cuffs at the wrist.
Dimensions
  • Robe and SLIP weight: 1.3kg
  • Robe, shoulder width, laid flat width: 46cm
  • Robe, collar to hem, laid flat length: 141cm
  • Slip, armpit to armpit, laid flat width: 37cm
  • Slip, shoulder to hem, laid flat length: 138cm
Production typeUnique
Marks and inscriptions
' F. Kendall (sic) ' (Tape label:)
Object history
Costume for Juliet worn by Felicity Kendal in William Shakespeare's play 'Romeo and Juliet', performed by the Meadow Players at the Oxford Playhouse, 18th January 1972. The production was directed by Edgar Wreford, designed by Gordon Aldred, and lit by Nick Chelton.
Production
Reason For Production: Commission
Subject depicted
Associations
Literary referenceRomeo and Juliet
Collection
Accession number
S.469-1984

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Record createdAugust 16, 2004
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