Theatre Costume
1953
| Artist/Maker |
Costume for Giselle, Act I worn by Alicia Markova. White blouse with royal blue laced bodice, calf-length skirt with small apron to front.
Object details
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| Brief description | Costume for Giselle, Act I worn by Alicia Markova in 'Giselle', Sadler's Wells Ballet, Royal Opera House, 1953. |
| Physical description | Costume for Giselle, Act I worn by Alicia Markova. White blouse with royal blue laced bodice, calf-length skirt with small apron to front. |
| Production type | Unique |
| Object history | Costume for Giselle, Act I worn by Alicia Markova in the ballet 'Giselle', Sadler's Wells (now Royal) Ballet, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, 1953. The production was staged by Nicholas Sergueeff after the choreography by Perrot, Coralli and Petipa. The music was composed by Adolphe Adam, and the scenery and costumes were designed by James Bailey. Markova wore the costume in guest appearances with Sadler's Wells Ballet at Covent Garden in 1953. |
| Production | Reason For Production: Commission |
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| Literary reference | Giselle |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.657-1983 |
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| Record created | October 29, 2004 |
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