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Theatre Costume

1963 (made)
Artist/Maker

Costume for Laertes in Hamlet consisting of a green velvet doublet and breeches

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.
(Some alternative part names are also shown below)
  • Theatre Costume
  • Doublet
  • Theatre Costumes
  • Breeches (Trousers)
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Costume for Laertes in Hamlet, designed by Desmond Heeley and worn by Derek Jacobi, 1963
Physical description
Costume for Laertes in Hamlet consisting of a green velvet doublet and breeches
Dimensions
  • Doublet, collar to cuff length: 74cm
  • Doublet, across shoulders width: 52cm
  • Breeches, waist to hem length: 80cm
  • Breeches, waist width: 37cm
  • Weight: 1.8kg
Marks and inscriptions
'National Theatre'

Note
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. This was the first production by the National Theatre Company. Associated production: Hamlet. Playwright: William Shakespeare. Designer: Desmond Heeley. Director: Laurence Olivier. Wearer and actor: Derek Jacobi. Character: Laertes. Performing company: National Theatre. Old Vic, London, 22.10.1963. Performance category: Drama. Costumes for this production: S.771:1 to S.773:2-1997.
Associated objects
Collection
Accession number
S.771:1, 2-1997

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Record createdOctober 7, 2010
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