Theatre Costume

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Cowell, John (artist)

Costume for the King of Spring in The Snow Queen, Sadler's Wells Royal Ballet, worn by Peter Ottevanger, c.1980s

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Categories	Entertainment & Leisure Theatre Costume
Object type	Theatre costume
Brief description	Costume for the King of Spring in The Snow Queen, Sadler's Wells Royal Ballet, worn by Peter Ottevanger, c.1980s
Dimensions	Collar to toe length: 153cm Shoulder to shoulder width: 46cm Weighed on hanger weight: .6kg
Marks and inscriptions	'Ottevanger' (Written identification. On label.)
Object history	This costume and its companion for the Queen of Spring are good examples of textile painting. The painting on the costumes is the work of John Cowell, one of the leading textile painters working in Britain. The King of Spring's costume was worn by Peter Ottevanger in a later revival of the ballet, not at its premiere. Associated production: The Snow Queen. Designer: Terry Bartlett. Wearer and dancer: Peter Ottevanger. Character: The King of Spring. Performing company: Sadler's Wells Royal Ballet. Birmingham Hippodrome, 28.4.1986 (original production). Performance category: Dance. Production type: World premiere.
Associated object	S.1091-1997
Collection	Theatre and Performance Collection
Accession number	S.1090-1997

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Record created	October 7, 2010
Record URL	https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1174125/theatre-costume-cowell-john/

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