Costume for Kundry in Act II, scene 2 of Richard Wagner's opera Parsifal, designed by Paul Walter, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, 1959

Costume for Kundry in Richard Wagner's opera Parsifal. Full length dress, the sleeveless bodice of gold metal tissue overlaid with mauve nylon chiffon and built onto a leotard; the low heart-shaped neckline and top shoulder filled in to form a round neck, the infill of flesh coloured double net overlaid with a lattice of lurex braid with a large pearl stud at each intersection. The lower edge of the bodice curves below the waist and is decorated with a continuous border of ovals in gold braid with pearls at each intersection. Attached to the bodice is a very full gathered skirt of bright mauve nylon chiffon, full length at the front, extending into a train at the back. Attached at the armholes and back is a huge trailing 'cloak' of bright mauve nylon chiffon with elastic loops to fit over the wrists. No label.

Given by the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden

Costume for Kundry in Act II, scene 2 of Richard Wagner's opera Parsifal, directed by Herbert Graf, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, 15 May 1959. The scenery and costumes were designed by Paul Walter.

S.61-1980