Part of a letter dated 12th December 1890 written by Wilhelm probably to Oscar Barrett concerning beads needed for the costume he was designing for Susie Vaughan's 'swell dress' as The Emperor of Morocco in Dick Whittington, Crystal Palace, 24th December 1890
Letter
12th December 1890 (written)
12th December 1890 (written)
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This letter, written on mourning notepaper by Wilhelm (Charles William Pitcher, 1858-1925) probably to Oscar Barrett, refers to beads he wishes Barrett to procure for the costumes he is designing for Susie Vaughan, sister of the more famous dancer Kate Vaughan, in the pantomime Dick Whittington as performed at Crystal Palace on 24th December 1890. The letter originally contained a sample of the beads Wilhelm wanted.
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.
Oscar Barrett (1846-1941) produced pantomimes at the Crystal Palace and at the Olympic Theatres.
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.
Oscar Barrett (1846-1941) produced pantomimes at the Crystal Palace and at the Olympic Theatres.
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| Title | Part of a letter dated 12th December 1890 written by Wilhelm probably to Oscar Barrett concerning beads needed for the costume he was designing for Susie Vaughan's 'swell 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 | Incomplete letter dated 12th December 1890 written by Wilhelm (Charles William Pitcher, 1858-1925) probably to Oscar Barrett (1846-1941) referring to beads needed for the costume Wilhelm was designing for Susie Vaughan's 'swell dress', a costume in the pantomime Dick Whittington as performed at Crystal Palace, 24th December 1890. Wilhelm Pantomime Designs |
| Physical description | Letter written in pen and ink on both sides of a black bordered mourning writing paper. |
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| Credit line | Acquired with the assistance of Brian Peters |
| Literary reference | Dick Whittington |
| Summary | This letter, written on mourning notepaper by Wilhelm (Charles William Pitcher, 1858-1925) probably to Oscar Barrett, refers to beads he wishes Barrett to procure for the costumes he is designing for Susie Vaughan, sister of the more famous dancer Kate Vaughan, in the pantomime Dick Whittington as performed at Crystal Palace on 24th December 1890. The letter originally contained a sample of the beads Wilhelm wanted. 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. Oscar Barrett (1846-1941) produced pantomimes at the Crystal Palace and at the Olympic Theatres. |
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| Accession number | S.148-2011 |
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| Record created | April 11, 2011 |
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