Costume design for Hollee Beebee in The Nautch Girl
Title
Costume design for Hollee Beebee in The Nautch Girl
Description
Original costume design by Percy Anderson for Hollee Beebee, a character in The Nautch Girl; or, The Rajah of Chutneypore, a comic opera written by George Dance and Frank Desprez, with music by Edward Solomon. It was first performed at the Savoy Theatre, London, on 30 June 1891.
Creator
Anderson, Percy (designer, artist)
Source
David & Annabelle Stone Gilbert & Sullivan Collection
Date
1891
Format
Costume design drawing with fabric samples
Identifier
1.5.3
Physical Dimensions
Watercolor over pencil, with fabric samples attached, 10 x 14-1/2 inches
Files
Citation
Anderson, Percy (designer, artist), “Costume design for Hollee Beebee in The Nautch Girl,” Gilbert & Sullivan 2017, accessed November 3, 2024, https://gilbertandsullivan2017.gmu.edu/items/show/709.