Theatre Costume
1988 (made)
| Artist/Maker |
Stage costume for a female Orchid, designed and made by Mr Pearl for Percy Circus by Matthew Hawkins, 1988.
Matthew Hawkins' dance company toured the show Percy Circus in 1988 and 1989 with four dancers who appeared as orchids. These costumes were reused in the 1994 dance piece Matthew and Diana on Manoeuvres.
Matthew Hawkins' dance company toured the show Percy Circus in 1988 and 1989 with four dancers who appeared as orchids. These costumes were reused in the 1994 dance piece Matthew and Diana on Manoeuvres.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts. (Some alternative part names are also shown below)
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| Materials and techniques | Foam-padded satin, net, sequins and wire |
| Brief description | Stage costume by Mr Pearl for a female Orchid in Percy Circus by Matthew Hawkins, 1988. |
| Physical description | Stage costume by Mr Pearl for a female Orchid in Percy Circus by Matthew Hawkins, 1988. |
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| Credit line | Given by Matthew Hawkins and Mr Pearl |
| Summary | Stage costume for a female Orchid, designed and made by Mr Pearl for Percy Circus by Matthew Hawkins, 1988. Matthew Hawkins' dance company toured the show Percy Circus in 1988 and 1989 with four dancers who appeared as orchids. These costumes were reused in the 1994 dance piece Matthew and Diana on Manoeuvres. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.3174:1 to 3-2010 |
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| Record created | March 31, 2011 |
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