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Wilhelm Pantomime Designs

Drawing
1890 (designed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Costume design by Wilhelm (Charles William Pitcher, 1858-1925) for Miss Carrie Coote as Alice Fitzwarren for the Dock Scene in the pantomime Dick Whittington as performed at Crystal Palace on 24th December 1890, Wilhelm Pantomime Designs.

The designer Wilhelm (William Charles Pitcher RI, 1858-1925) was one of the most inventive and prolific late 19th century costume designers, whose early passion for stage spectacle led to his employment designing pantomime costumes for Drury Lane Theatre. His attention to detail and his ability to create visually stunning and decorative costumes appealed to producers and public alike and led to a constant stream of work.

Object details

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Object type
TitleWilhelm Pantomime Designs (named collection)
Materials and techniques
Water colour over pen and ink drawing
Brief description
Costume design by Wilhelm (Charles William Pitcher, 1858-1925) for Miss Carrie Coote as Alice Fitzwarren for the Dock Scene in the pantomime Dick Whittington as performed at Crystal Palace on 24th December 1890, Wilhelm Pantomime Designs.
Physical description
Costume design by Wilhelm for for Miss Carrie Coote as Alice Fitzwarren wearing a hooded blue calf-length skirt and cap with matching hand muff decorated with swallows for Dock Scene in the pantomime Dick Whittington as performed at Crystal Palace on 24th December 1890.
Dimensions
  • Height: 21.7cm
  • Width: 14.3cm
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Credit line
Acquired with the assistance of Brian Peters
Subject depicted
Literary referenceDick Whittington
Summary
Costume design by Wilhelm (Charles William Pitcher, 1858-1925) for Miss Carrie Coote as Alice Fitzwarren for the Dock Scene in the pantomime Dick Whittington as performed at Crystal Palace on 24th December 1890, Wilhelm Pantomime Designs.

The designer Wilhelm (William Charles Pitcher RI, 1858-1925) was one of the most inventive and prolific late 19th century costume designers, whose early passion for stage spectacle led to his employment designing pantomime costumes for Drury Lane Theatre. His attention to detail and his ability to create visually stunning and decorative costumes appealed to producers and public alike and led to a constant stream of work.
Other number
MORTALS
Collection
Accession number
S.111-2011

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Record createdApril 5, 2011
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