Theatre Costume
1938
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Costume for a Herald. Long sleeved, footed all over silk tights, bicoloured in yellow and orange.
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Brief description | All-over silk tights for the Herald in 'Cendrillon', de Basil Ballets Russes, Covent Garden, 1938. |
Physical description | Costume for a Herald. Long sleeved, footed all over silk tights, bicoloured in yellow and orange. |
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Object history | Costume for the Herald in Mikhail Fokine's ballet 'Cendrillon', performed by the de Basil Ballets Russes, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London, 19th July 1938. The ballet (in three parts) was based on the fairy story by Charles Perrault. The music was composed by Frederic d'Erlanger, and the scenery and costumes were designed by Natalia Goncharova. |
Production | Reason For Production: Commission |
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Accession number | S.563-1983 |
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Record created | October 6, 2004 |
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