Costume design by Wilhelm for Susie Vaughan's second dress as the Emperor of Morocco in Dick Whittington, Crystal Palace, 24th December 1890
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1890 (designed)
1890 (designed)
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This design was for the second costumes worn by Susie Vaughan, sister of the more famous dancer Kate Vaughan, as the Emperor of Morocco in the pantomime Dick Whittington at Crystal Palace, 24th December 1890. In typical 19th century 'principle boy' style, the costume was worn with tights allowing a display of female form never seen outside the theatre.
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 many spectacular Victorian productions including the Savoy and Drury Lane Theatres. 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.
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 many spectacular Victorian productions including the Savoy and Drury Lane Theatres. 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.
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| Title | Costume design by Wilhelm for Susie Vaughan's second dress as the Emperor of Morocco in <i>Dick Whittington</i>, Crystal Palace, 24th December 1890 (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Water colour over pen and ink drawing. |
| Brief description | Costume design by Wilhelm (Charles William Pitcher, 1858-1925) for Susie Vaughan's second dress as the Emperor of Morocco in the pantomime Dick Whittington as performed at Crystal Palace on 24th December 1890, Wilhelm Pantomime Designs. |
| Physical description | Costume design by Wilhelm for Susie Vaughan as the Emperor of Morocco wearing black leggings with a turqouise jewelled bodice with collar, heavy dark blue elaborate cloak with a light blue lining, black arm-length gloves and a blue head piece. This is Vaughan's '2nd dress' costume in the pantomime Dick Whittington as performed at Crystal Palace on 24th December 1890. |
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| Credit line | Acquired with the assistance of Brian Peters |
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| Literary reference | Dick Whittington |
| Summary | This design was for the second costumes worn by Susie Vaughan, sister of the more famous dancer Kate Vaughan, as the Emperor of Morocco in the pantomime Dick Whittington at Crystal Palace, 24th December 1890. In typical 19th century 'principle boy' style, the costume was worn with tights allowing a display of female form never seen outside the theatre. 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 many spectacular Victorian productions including the Savoy and Drury Lane Theatres. 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. |
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| Accession number | S.124-2011 |
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| Record created | April 7, 2011 |
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