First night gift, presented to Michael Annals
Tankard
1965 (made)
1965 (made)
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Glass bottomed pewter tankard, inscribed 'The Royal Hunt of the Sun, Theodore Mann, October 26, 1965'. Given to the designer, Michael Annals, by the theatre producer, Theodore Mann, as a first night present to mark the opening of Peter Shaffer's play, The Royal Hunt of the Sun, at the ANTA Theatre, New York.
The Royal Hunt of the Sun was premiered in London by the National Theatre Company. It was the first new play to be presented by the company, opening to great acclaim at the Old Vic in 1964, directed by John Dexter and designed by Michael Annals. In 1965 Dexter re-staged the play for the ANTA Theatre, New York, using the same production team.
The Royal Hunt of the Sun was premiered in London by the National Theatre Company. It was the first new play to be presented by the company, opening to great acclaim at the Old Vic in 1964, directed by John Dexter and designed by Michael Annals. In 1965 Dexter re-staged the play for the ANTA Theatre, New York, using the same production team.
Object details
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| Title | First night gift, presented to Michael Annals (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Pewter and glass |
| Brief description | Glass bottomed pewter tankard, inscribed 'The Royal Hunt of the Sun, Theodore Mann, October 26, 1965'. Given to the designer, Michael Annals as a first night present to mark the opening of Peter Shaffer's play, The Royal Hunt of the Sun, at the ANTA Theatre, New York |
| Physical description | Glass bottomed pewter tankard, inscribed 'THE ROYAL HUNT / OF THE SUN / THEODORE MANN / OCTOBER 26, 1965'. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'E. & H. Simon Inc. / MARLBORO PEWTER / CANADA' (Engraved on the metal rim of the base) |
| Credit line | Bequeathed by Michael Annals |
| Summary | Glass bottomed pewter tankard, inscribed 'The Royal Hunt of the Sun, Theodore Mann, October 26, 1965'. Given to the designer, Michael Annals, by the theatre producer, Theodore Mann, as a first night present to mark the opening of Peter Shaffer's play, The Royal Hunt of the Sun, at the ANTA Theatre, New York. The Royal Hunt of the Sun was premiered in London by the National Theatre Company. It was the first new play to be presented by the company, opening to great acclaim at the Old Vic in 1964, directed by John Dexter and designed by Michael Annals. In 1965 Dexter re-staged the play for the ANTA Theatre, New York, using the same production team. |
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| Accession number | S.298-1991 |
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| Record created | July 1, 2009 |
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