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Theatre Costume

1964 (made)
Artist/Maker

Costume for Othello in Othello, worn by Laurence Olivier, 1964 - oatmeal silk three-quarter length gown


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Costume for Othello in Othello, worn by Laurence Olivier, 1964 - oatmeal silk three-quarter length gown
Dimensions
  • Length: 1250mm
  • Width: 560mm
  • Weight: 0.9kg
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 costume was donated to the Theatre Museum prior to the charity auction of costumes from the Royal National Theatre Archive, which took place at Sotheby's Main Galleries, New Bond
Street, on 18 December 1996. Associated production: Othello. Playwright: William Shakespeare. Designer: Jocelyn Herbert. Director: John Dexter. Wearer and actor: Laurence Olivier. Character: Othello. Performing company: National Theatre. Old Vic, London, 21.4.1964. Performance category: Drama. Costumes, jewellery, accessories and wigs for this production: S.781:1 - S.800-1997.
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S.785-1997

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Record createdOctober 7, 2010
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