Theatre Costume
1951
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Costume was worn by Dame Alicia Markova in David Lichine's ballet Impressions, originally Symphonic Impressions first performed at the Stoll Theatre, London by the Festival Ballet in 1951. The music was Georges Bizet's Symphony in C, and the scenery and costumes were designed by Hugh Stevenson.
The wig and headdress for this costume are S.661-1983
The wig and headdress for this costume are S.661-1983
Object details
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| Brief description | Leotard worn by Alicia Markova in 'Impressions', Festival Ballet, Stoll Theatre, London, 1951 |
| Physical description | Costume worn by Alicia Markova. Leotard. |
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| Object history | Costume worn by Alicia Markova in David Lichine's ballet 'Impressions', Festival Ballet, Stoll Theatre, London, 7th May 1951. The music for the ballet was composed by Georges Bizet (Symphony in C), and the scenery and costumes were designed by Hugh Stevenson. |
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| Literary reference | Impressions |
| Summary | Costume was worn by Dame Alicia Markova in David Lichine's ballet Impressions, originally Symphonic Impressions first performed at the Stoll Theatre, London by the Festival Ballet in 1951. The music was Georges Bizet's Symphony in C, and the scenery and costumes were designed by Hugh Stevenson. The wig and headdress for this costume are S.661-1983 |
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| Accession number | S.654-1983 |
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| Record created | November 2, 2004 |
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