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Mother Goose

Theatre Costume
2014 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Costume designed by Lotte Collett for Mother Goose (Nursery Rhyme Dress) in the pantomime Mother Goose, Hackney Empire, London, 2014.

The Hackney Empire in London is well known for its annual Christmas pantomime. Actor Clive Rowe has appeared as the pantomime Dame ten times at the venue since 1998. This costume for Rowe as Mother Goose takes its inspiration from nursery rhymes. It features scenes from ‘Little Miss Muffet’, ‘Three Blind Mice’ and ‘The Cow that Jumped over the Moon’.


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This object consists of 4 parts.
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  • Costumes
  • Costumes
  • Hats
  • Costumes
  • Shoes
  • Costumes
  • Shoes (Footwear)
TitleMother Goose (generic title)
Brief description
Costume designed by Lotte Collett for Mother Goose (Nursery Rhyme dress) in the pantomime Mother Goose, Hackney Empire, London, 2014
Dimensions
  • Height: 10cm
  • Width: 62cm
  • Depth: 30cm
Gallery label
The Hackney Empire in London is well known for its annual Christmas pantomime. Actor Clive Rowe has appeared as the pantomime Dame ten times at the venue since 1998. This costume for Rowe as Mother Goose takes its inspiration from nursery rhymes. It features scenes from ‘Little Miss Muffet’, ‘Three Blind Mice’ and ‘The Cow that Jumped over the Moon’.(28/11/2016)
Credit line
Given by Lotte Collett and Susie McKenna on behalf of Hackney Empire
Object history
The Nursery Rhyme costume is designed to be worn over a second costume, the Jamaican flag 'Hussein Bolt' running tunic (S.595:1 to 4-2016) that is revealed as a quick-change effect. The Jamaican flag costume includes a turban with attached ringlets and hoop earrings that is worn under the mob cap when the Dame is in the Nursery Rhyme dress. The turban is initially concealed under the mob cap and is Velcro-ed to it in performance.
Summary
Costume designed by Lotte Collett for Mother Goose (Nursery Rhyme Dress) in the pantomime Mother Goose, Hackney Empire, London, 2014.

The Hackney Empire in London is well known for its annual Christmas pantomime. Actor Clive Rowe has appeared as the pantomime Dame ten times at the venue since 1998. This costume for Rowe as Mother Goose takes its inspiration from nursery rhymes. It features scenes from ‘Little Miss Muffet’, ‘Three Blind Mice’ and ‘The Cow that Jumped over the Moon’.
Associated objects
Collection
Accession number
S.594:1 to 4-2016

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Record createdAugust 30, 2016
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