Skirt
1926
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Costume for Feemy Evans worn by Nina de Silva. Silk taffeta full length gathered skirt woven in bold bands of coral on off white ground, alternated with clear yellow bands, separated by woven bands of black oak leaves.
Object details
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| Brief description | Full length gathered silk taffeta skirt for Feemy Evans worn by Nina de Silva in 'The Showing-up of Blanco Posnet', London Coliseum, 1926. |
| Physical description | Costume for Feemy Evans worn by Nina de Silva. Silk taffeta full length gathered skirt woven in bold bands of coral on off white ground, alternated with clear yellow bands, separated by woven bands of black oak leaves. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs P. Chapman |
| Object history | Costume for Feemy Evans worn by Nina de Silva in George Bernard Shaw's play 'The Showing-up of Blanco Posnet', performed by the Martin Harvey Company at the London Coliseum, 20th October 1926. The scenery for the production was by George J Dodson, and the the costumes were by Florence Dyball and L & H Nathan. |
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| Literary reference | The Showing-up of Blanco Posnet |
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| Accession number | S.171A-1985 |
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| Record created | August 23, 2004 |
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