Dance Costume
mid 20th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
Chiffon tunic worn for an unidentified Natural Movement production.
Natural Movement is a form of dance developed by Madge Atkinson (1885-1970), based on the natural movements of the human body. Atkinson was inspired by the wide interest in free dance in the early 20th century and her works were developed for both theatre and education.
Natural Movement is a form of dance developed by Madge Atkinson (1885-1970), based on the natural movements of the human body. Atkinson was inspired by the wide interest in free dance in the early 20th century and her works were developed for both theatre and education.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Chiffon |
| Brief description | Rectangular mauve and green tunic worn for an unidentified Natural Movement production |
| Physical description | Long rectangular tunic in a chiffon fabric with striped weave, printed with a pattern of green and white flowers on a purple-mauve ground. Made of two rectangles stitched together at the shoulders and side seams, leaving loose arm-holes. The hem is fringed. |
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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 | Chiffon tunic worn for an unidentified Natural Movement production. Natural Movement is a form of dance developed by Madge Atkinson (1885-1970), based on the natural movements of the human body. Atkinson was inspired by the wide interest in free dance in the early 20th century and her works were developed for both theatre and education. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.70-2020 |
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| Record created | February 24, 2020 |
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