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Cinderella

Dance Costume
mid 20th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Tutu worn by Svetlana Beriosova in Act II (the ballroom) of Frederick Ashton's ballet Cinderella, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Beriosova danced the title role of Cinderella between 1958 and 1973.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleCinderella (generic title)
Brief description
Tutu worn by Svetlana Beriosova in Act II (the ballroom) of Frederick Ashton's ballet Cinderella
Physical description
Tutu with white satin bodice decorated with pearls and cut glass jewels with scalloped edge at waist. The ice-blue skirt is decorated with sequins and flowers under the top layer of net. The skirt includes a hoop.
Dimensions
  • Centre front of bodice height: 33cm
  • Waist circumference: 53cm
Marks and inscriptions
'Beriosove Act II Ballroom' (Information written on costume label)
Summary
Tutu worn by Svetlana Beriosova in Act II (the ballroom) of Frederick Ashton's ballet Cinderella, Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Beriosova danced the title role of Cinderella between 1958 and 1973.
Collection
Accession number
S.946-2021

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Record createdAugust 23, 2021
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