Theatre Costume
1952 (made)
Blue velvet 'medieval'-style tunic for a male danseur (here for David Blair as Siegfried in Swan lake). The costume is decorated with navy velvet and silver cord 'rolls' on the shoulders navy round the neck and gold' epaulettes. There is further decoration in fine silver cord over the costume
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| Brief description | Costume for Prince Siegfried in the ballet Swan Lake, designed by Leslie Hurry, Royal Opera House, 1952. Tunic. |
| Physical description | Blue velvet 'medieval'-style tunic for a male danseur (here for David Blair as Siegfried in Swan lake). The costume is decorated with navy velvet and silver cord 'rolls' on the shoulders navy round the neck and gold' epaulettes. There is further decoration in fine silver cord over the costume |
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| Credit line | Given by the Royal Academy of Dance |
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| Accession number | S.1639-1982 |
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| Record created | July 1, 2009 |
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