Dance Costume
mid 20th century (made)
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Silk tunic in shades of brown, burnt orange and green, 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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| Materials and techniques | Silk |
| Brief description | Rectangular silk tunic in shades of browns, burnt orange and green, worn for an unidentified Natural Movement production |
| Physical description | Tunic or gown made of two pieces of rectangular silk, stitched at the shoulders and sides to make a simple tunic with the armholes and lower part of the side seams left open. The tunic has been hand dyed in shades of browns, burnt orange and green. The hem is slightly fringed. The silk at the top is shattering. |
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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 | Silk tunic in shades of brown, burnt orange and green, 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. |
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| Accession number | S.68-2020 |
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| Record created | February 24, 2020 |
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