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Theatre Costume

1963
Artist/Maker

Costume for the Lady of High Birth and Station worn by Svetlana Beriosova.


Object details

Object type
Brief description
Costume for the Lady of High Birth and Station worn by Svetlana Beriosova in 'Night Tryst', The Royal Ballet, Covent Garden, 1963
Physical description
Costume for the Lady of High Birth and Station worn by Svetlana Beriosova.
Dimensions
  • Shoulder to hem length: 73cm
  • Across shoulders width: 53cm
  • Boxed with s.789 2,3 1991, s.59 1 1992, s.68 1992, s.388&1988. total box weight weight: 3.6kg
Production typeUnique
Object history
Costume for the Lady of High Birth and Station worn by Svetlana Beriosova in Alan Carter's ballet 'Night Tryst' performed by The Royal Ballet, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, March 12th 1963. The music for the ballet was composed by Henry Purcell and arranged by John Barbarolli, and the scenery & costumes were designed by Peter Rice.
Production
Reason For Production: Commission
Associations
Literary referenceNight Tryst
Collection
Accession number
S.67-1992

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Record createdFebruary 24, 2005
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