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Theatre Costume

1967 (made)
Artist/Maker

Dress worn by Sarah Miles as Daisy Summerville in the play World War 2 1/2, New Theatre, 1967. Low necked long-sleeved mini dress of acetate in floral print of red, orange, yellow and white stylized daisies with foliage on navy backgorund. Narrow lace inset to neckline.

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Brief description
Mini dress worn by Sarah Miles as Daisy Summerville in the play World War 2 1/2, New Theatre, 1967
Physical description
Dress worn by Sarah Miles as Daisy Summerville in the play World War 2 1/2, New Theatre, 1967. Low necked long-sleeved mini dress of acetate in floral print of red, orange, yellow and white stylized daisies with foliage on navy backgorund. Narrow lace inset to neckline.
Dimensions
  • Colar to hem length: 75cm
  • Across shoulders width: 47cm
  • Weight: 0.8kg
Production typeUnique
Object history
Costume for Daisy Summerville worn by Sarah Miles in Roger O. Hirson's play 'World War 2 1/2' performed at the New Theatre, London, 13th April 1967. The production was directed by Peter Coe, and designed by Michael Knight. The lighting was designed by John Harrison.
Production
Reason For Production: Commission
Literary referenceWorl War 2 1/2
Collection
Accession number
S.182-1981

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Record createdAugust 31, 2004
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