Theatre Costume
1970 (made)
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Pair of black leather ankle boots worn as part of a costume for Shylock in The Merchant of Venice
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Brief description | Pair of ankle boots, worn by Laurence Olivier as Shylock in The Merchant of Venice, 1970. |
| Physical description | Pair of black leather ankle boots worn as part of a costume for Shylock in The Merchant of Venice |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'National Theatre' (Label.) |
| Object history | Costumes purchased at the Royal National Theatre charity auction in 1996, or donated by the National Theatre prior to the auction: S.742 - S.810-1997, S.822 - S.824:2-1997. Associated production: The Merchant of Venice. Playwright: William Shakespeare. Designer: Julia Trevelyan Oman. Director: Jonathan Miller. Wearer and actor: Laurence Olivier. Character: Shylock. Performing company: National Theatre. Old Vic, London, 28.4.1970. Performance category: Drama. Costumes, accessories and wigs for this production: S.756 to S.760:2-1997. |
| Association | |
| Associated object | S.756-1997 (Series) |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.757:1, 2-1997 |
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| Record created | October 7, 2010 |
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