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Underslip

1972
Artist/Maker

Costume for Juliet worn by Felicity Kendal. Full length sleeveless underslip of white lining fabric, with scoop neck. Around the neck are small pieces of velcro, to attach to similar pieces on the robe that is part of the same costume.


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Brief description
Full length sleeveless underslip for Juliet worn by Felicity Kendal in 'Romeo and Juliet', Oxford Playhouse, 1972
Physical description
Costume for Juliet worn by Felicity Kendal. Full length sleeveless underslip of white lining fabric, with scoop neck. Around the neck are small pieces of velcro, to attach to similar pieces on the robe that is part of the same costume.
Dimensions
  • SLIP and robe weight weight: 1.3kg
  • SLIP width width: 37cm
  • SLIP length length: 138cm
Production typeUnique
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.469A-1984

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Record createdAugust 16, 2004
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