Harlequinade
Costume
1960s (made)
1960s (made)
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The yellow tutu consists of a separate bodice and, tutu skirt. The bright yellow synthetic grosgrain bodice has elasticated shoulder straps and is finished with five star panels that overlap the top of the tutu skirt when attached for performance. It fastens at the back and is decorated with a pattern of black braid lozenges and with gold sequins and beads. The braid lozenges match those on the tunic of the dancer's male partner. The tutu skirt has a 12cm basque (which would have been hidden by the bodice) and has 12 layers of yellow tulle.
There are two versions of the tricorne hat. The older hat is black velvet and is much smaller than the newer one which is made in the same bright yellow synthetic grosgrain as the bodice.
There are two versions of the tricorne hat. The older hat is black velvet and is much smaller than the newer one which is made in the same bright yellow synthetic grosgrain as the bodice.
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| Parts | This object consists of 4 parts.
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| Title | Harlequinade (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Artificial silk, cotton, braid, sequins, beads and tulle |
| Brief description | Tutu and hat for Harlequinade pas de deux worn by ballerina, Belinda Wright |
| Physical description | The yellow tutu consists of a separate bodice and, tutu skirt. The bright yellow synthetic grosgrain bodice has elasticated shoulder straps and is finished with five star panels that overlap the top of the tutu skirt when attached for performance. It fastens at the back and is decorated with a pattern of black braid lozenges and with gold sequins and beads. The braid lozenges match those on the tunic of the dancer's male partner. The tutu skirt has a 12cm basque (which would have been hidden by the bodice) and has 12 layers of yellow tulle. There are two versions of the tricorne hat. The older hat is black velvet and is much smaller than the newer one which is made in the same bright yellow synthetic grosgrain as the bodice. |
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| Credit line | Given by Jelko Yuresha |
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| Accession number | S.171:1 to 4-2017 |
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| Record created | April 10, 2017 |
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