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Theatre Costume

late 20th century (made)
Artist/Maker

High waisted flared trousers of pale pink satin with zip fly. Quilted with silver thread around waistband, crotch and down the side of the legs, ending just above the knees. The quilting is studded with faux mother-of-pearl buttons and an applique spider of purple beads and embroidery features below the waistband on the proper left side.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Machine sewing, machine quilting, beading, hand embroidery, satin, cotton thread, beads, buttons.
Brief description
Pink satin trousers with silver thread quilted design, worn by Brian Eno.
Physical description
High waisted flared trousers of pale pink satin with zip fly. Quilted with silver thread around waistband, crotch and down the side of the legs, ending just above the knees. The quilting is studded with faux mother-of-pearl buttons and an applique spider of purple beads and embroidery features below the waistband on the proper left side.
Dimensions
  • Waist width: 37cm (Note: Laid flat)
  • Outside leg length: 98cm (Note: Laid flat)
  • Inside leg length: 70cm (Note: Laid flat)
  • Flared hem width: 27cm (Note: Laid flat)
  • Trouser and hanger weight: 0.5kg
Production typeUnique
Credit line
Given by Brian Eno
Association
Collection
Accession number
S.151-1977

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
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