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Theatre Costume

1986 (made)
Artist/Maker

Costume worn by Cyd Charisse as Lady Hadwell in the musical Charlie Girl, Victoria Palace Theatre, London, 1986. This was film star Charisse's only stage appearance in Britain. The costume was worn in the finale.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.
(Some alternative part names are also shown below)
  • Theatre Costume
  • Shoe
  • Mule
  • Theatre Costume
  • Shoe
  • Mule
  • Theatre Costume
  • Dress
Brief description
Costume worn by Cyd Charisse as Lady Hadwell in the musical Charlie Girl, Victoria Palace Theatre, London, 1986
Physical description
Full length sheath dress with round neck and full length sleeves in shocking pink silk overlaid with pink chiffon embroidered with rows of crystal bugle beads, pink sequins and bugle bead fringes, with matching shocking pink mules.
Credit line
Given by Harold Fielding
Object history
Costume worn by Cyd Charisse in the musical Charlie Girl, Victoria Palace, 1986.

Historical significance: This was Cyd Charisse's only stage appearance in London.
Summary
Costume worn by Cyd Charisse as Lady Hadwell in the musical Charlie Girl, Victoria Palace Theatre, London, 1986. This was film star Charisse's only stage appearance in Britain. The costume was worn in the finale.
Collection
Accession number
S.101:3-2000

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Record createdOctober 3, 2000
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