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Lot Essay
According to the vendor, this costume was given to him by Erling Sunde, Ballet Master at the Royal Ballet, London, 1962 - 1970.
Details
Erik Bruhn/Giselle, 1960s
A tunic of black velvet, the front panel of yellow wool elaborately embroidered in a stylised foliage design with black beads and braid, the slashed sleeves revealing a 'false' shirt of white cotton, with Royal Opera House label inscribed Production: Giselle, Name: Bruhn -- worn by Erik Bruhn in the role of Prince Albrecht in Giselle circa 1960s
A tunic of black velvet, the front panel of yellow wool elaborately embroidered in a stylised foliage design with black beads and braid, the slashed sleeves revealing a 'false' shirt of white cotton, with Royal Opera House label inscribed Production: Giselle, Name: Bruhn -- worn by Erik Bruhn in the role of Prince Albrecht in Giselle circa 1960s
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