Theatre Costume
1973 (Made)
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Long black wool cloak, fastening off centre to the right with large press studs, cut on a deep curve at the lower edge, with a bold collar edged with black braid.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Wool and braid |
| Brief description | Cape for Anna-Anna in Kenneth MacMillan's ballet Seven Deadly Sins, designed by Ian Spurling, The Royal Ballet, 1973 |
| Physical description | Long black wool cloak, fastening off centre to the right with large press studs, cut on a deep curve at the lower edge, with a bold collar edged with black braid. |
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| Credit line | Given by Lesley Collier |
| Object history | The costume was designed by Ian Spurling for Anna-Anna (singer) in Kenneth MacMillan's ballet "Seven Deadly Sins", produced by The Royal Ballet at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, in July 1973. "Seven Deadly Sins" was a revised version of the work originally made for Western Theatre Ballet in 1961. Ian Spurling's highly idiosyncratic designs were a feature of both versions, prefiguring the later revival of interest in Art Deco. His decorative, witty costumes, executed in bright colours including such then unfashionable shades as lime green and vermilion, were an acclaimed feature of the production. They are decorative, imaginative and characteristic of their time in making and fabrics. The museum also owns designs for the 1961 version of the ballet. |
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| Accession number | S.673-2001 |
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| Record created | January 17, 2002 |
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