Theatre Costume
1951 (made)
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Costume for Dorcas Bellboys in A Penny for a Song, worn by Virginia McKenna, 1951 - dress and hat
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts. (Some alternative part names are also shown below)
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| Brief description | Costume for Dorcas Bellboys in A Penny for a Song, worn by Virginia McKenna, 1951 - dress and hat |
| Object history | A Penny for a Song was the first of John Whiting's plays to be produced in the West End. It also marked the West End debut of a young, unknown actress, Virginia McKenna. Associated production: A Penny for a Song. Author: John Whiting. Director: Peter Brook. Wearer and actor: Virginia McKenna. Character: Dorcas Bellboys. Producing company: H. M. Tennent. Haymarket Theatre, London, 1.3.1951. Performance category: Drama. |
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| Accession number | S.1094:1, 2-1995 |
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| Record created | October 7, 2010 |
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