How long can a theatrical costume survive? I'f you're ever worked in a costume shop, you know how hard the stage, lights, and actors are on their costumes. Most well made stage garments need constant cleaning and repair just to get them through the run of the show. Which is why the story of Ellen Terry's Lady MacBeth Costume is so remarkable. Covered in natural, shimmering beetle wing sequins, and famously immortalized by John Singer Sergeant, the dress is more than 120 years old, and has found a new life. Read more about it in the Daily Mail Online.
Ellen Terry as Lady MacBeth, by John Singer Sergeant
the dress, being restored
OMG, the workmanship in that is just amazing. And to think how long it has lasted!
Posted by: mom2fur | April 08, 2011 at 01:04 PM
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Posted by: book fotografico | April 18, 2011 at 03:36 AM
That’s pretty cool. That costume is look so pretty and the collar is a great. much creativity, and wonderful photograph. Outfit is perfect. It’s very good post! I really enjoyed your blog. Good luck
Posted by: Agenzia hostess torino | April 18, 2011 at 10:58 PM
I like the idea of restoring this clothes, so much appreciated.
Cheska
Posted by: wholesale coogi | May 05, 2011 at 05:23 PM
120 years, this is so much time, and still resist, well good job for those who work on these dresses, so they can be worn at every show. It's a huge work and requires lot of meticulousness and care.
Posted by: Miami lasik surgery | May 09, 2011 at 04:52 AM
gosh, it was so great, I really admire those who
worked for the restoration of that dress, it
was a tough job. Awesome!
Posted by: Mens Suits | May 26, 2011 at 07:29 PM
I'f you're ever worked in a costume shop, you know how hard the stage, lights, and actors are on their costumes.
Posted by: boutique new era | July 01, 2011 at 01:49 AM
Wow! more than a hundred years? this is totally amazing i can't imagine that costumes will last that long.
Posted by: Black suits | July 05, 2011 at 08:05 PM
Survived more than 120 years. That really is a WOW. And the fact that it's green. My favorite color. I love it. Thank you for restoring it.
Posted by: Nottingham | August 25, 2011 at 05:28 AM
It is true that those costumes that are used in many plays should be taken cared of. This one to that of MacBeth must be preserved for the future generations to come.
Posted by: Paula Cooke | October 18, 2012 at 12:58 PM