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Patch Outfit

1966 (Manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Patch 'Swan Lake' Outfit, made in 1966. This is Patch's full ballet outfit and headband. The headband, made from fabric flowers, would be later reissued in the 1973 'Supershow' outfit.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 6 parts.

  • Patch 'Swan Lake' Dress
  • Patch 'Swan Lake' Knickers
  • Patch 'Swan Lake' Tights
  • Patch 'Swan Lake' Headband
  • Patch 'Swan Lake' Ballet Shoe
  • Patch 'Swan Lake' Ballet Shoe
Materials and techniques
A variety of sewn fabrics.
Brief description
Patch 'Swan Lake' outfit, suitable for wearing during her ballet classes.
Physical description
Patch 'Swan Lake' satin ballet dress and knickers to be worn with sheer nylon tights and a flowered headband. The ballet shoes are plastic with cords attached to tie around the neck, or to secure to the feet.
Content description
Unmarked
Style
Credit line
Bequeathed by Susan Lucie White
Summary
Patch 'Swan Lake' Outfit, made in 1966. This is Patch's full ballet outfit and headband. The headband, made from fabric flowers, would be later reissued in the 1973 'Supershow' outfit.
Collection
Accession number
B.348:1 to 6-2012

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Record createdJanuary 4, 2013
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