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Gypsy

Theatre Costume
2014 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Silk chiffon purple patterned dress with popper fastenings, with a pair of black leather heeled shoes.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Costumes
  • Shoes
  • Shoes
TitleGypsy (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Machine-sewn silk chiffon and handmade leather shoes
Brief description
Costume worn by Imelda Staunton as Rose in Act I of Gypsy at Chichester Festival Theatre and Savoy Theatre, London, 2014-2015
Physical description
Silk chiffon purple patterned dress with popper fastenings, with a pair of black leather heeled shoes.
Dimensions
  • Dress length: 98cm
  • Sole of shoe length: 17.5cm
  • Height of shoe (sole to highest point) height: 13.5cm
  • Width of shoe (widest part of sole) width: 7cm
Marks and inscriptions
LEWIS JONES HAND MADE SHOES
Credit line
Given by the Costume Department of Chichester Festival Theatre
Object history
The pair of shoes were also worn with different costumes throughout the show.
Collection
Accession number
S.155:1 to 3-2023

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Record createdJuly 17, 2023
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