Waistcoat
1901
| Artist/Maker |
Waistcoat for Viera worn by Nina de Silva. East European style pink leather sleeveless waistcoat, embroidered with peasant embroidery. Lined with sheepskin.
Object details
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| Brief description | Waistcoat worn by Nina de Silva as Viera in the play 'A Cigarette Maker's Romance', 1901 |
| Physical description | Waistcoat for Viera worn by Nina de Silva. East European style pink leather sleeveless waistcoat, embroidered with peasant embroidery. Lined with sheepskin. |
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| Production type | Unique |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs P. Chapman |
| Object history | This waistcoat was worn by Nina de Silva as Viera in the play 'A Cigarette Maker's Romance', performed at the Royal Court, London, 11th February 1901. The play was written by Charles Hannan after the novel by Marion Crawford, and was performed by the Martin Harvey Company. |
| Production | Reason For Production: Commission |
| Literary reference | A Cigarette Maker's Romance |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.190-1985 |
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| Record created | May 7, 2004 |
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