Theatre Costume
1939
| Artist/Maker |
Costume for Juliet worn by Peggy Ashcroft.
Object details
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| Brief description | Theatre costume for Juliet worn by Peggy Ashcroft in an extract from 'Romeo and Juliet', performed in a Gala at the India Office courtyard, Whitehall, London, 1939 |
| Physical description | Costume for Juliet worn by Peggy Ashcroft. |
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| Credit line | Given by the British Theatre Museum Association |
| Object history | Costume for Juliet worn by Peggy Ashcroft in an extract from William Shakespeare's play 'Romeo and Juliet', performed at a special royal gala for President M M Lebrun of France in the India Office courtyard, Whitehall, London, 23rd March 1939. The costume was designed by Elizabeth Haffenden, and John Gielgud appeared as Romeo. Given to the British Theatre Museum Association by Dame Peggy Ashcroft in November 1966. |
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| Literary reference | Romeo and Juliet |
| Other number | 1966/A/238 - BTMA accession number |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.1367-1984 |
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| Record created | August 16, 2004 |
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