Stage Property
mid 20th century (made)
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Plywood platter, used by dancers of Natural Movement, mid 20th century.
Natural Movement was established by Madge Atkinson (1885-1970), initially in Manchester in the early years of the 20th century. Madge was a barefoot dancer who drew inspiration from movement in nature (water, the breeze, etc) and from the natural movements of the human body. Along with her contemporaries Ruby Ginner and Margaret Morris, she pioneered modern dance in Britain.
Four plywood platters were used by the two dancers in Natural Movement's Platter Duet.
Natural Movement was established by Madge Atkinson (1885-1970), initially in Manchester in the early years of the 20th century. Madge was a barefoot dancer who drew inspiration from movement in nature (water, the breeze, etc) and from the natural movements of the human body. Along with her contemporaries Ruby Ginner and Margaret Morris, she pioneered modern dance in Britain.
Four plywood platters were used by the two dancers in Natural Movement's Platter Duet.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Plywood and paint |
| Brief description | Plywood platter, used by Natural Movement dancers in the Platter Duet |
| Physical description | Flat circular plywood platter with reddish circular markings. |
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| Credit line | Given by Francine Watson Coleman on behalf of the Natural Movement organisation |
| Object history | Acquired as a part of the Natural Movement Collection. |
| Summary | Plywood platter, used by dancers of Natural Movement, mid 20th century. Natural Movement was established by Madge Atkinson (1885-1970), initially in Manchester in the early years of the 20th century. Madge was a barefoot dancer who drew inspiration from movement in nature (water, the breeze, etc) and from the natural movements of the human body. Along with her contemporaries Ruby Ginner and Margaret Morris, she pioneered modern dance in Britain. Four plywood platters were used by the two dancers in Natural Movement's Platter Duet. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.883-2019 |
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| Record created | December 17, 2019 |
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