Talk Of The Town Annotated Costume Design Sketch, Robert St. John Roper (D.1977)
Stock No
EOA134
2022
- £350.00
- €418 Euro
- $442 US Dollar
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Item Description
A stylish Robert St John Roper costume sketch, framed and glazed, created for London's "Top of the Town" theatre restaurant, which resided in the Hippodrome theatre, re-opened to great fanfare in 1958 as a dining venue with performances. This original costume sketch features an ornate costume for singers.
Robert St. John Roper was a prolific theatre costume designer throughout the 40s and 50s, and worked on numerous productions at the Windmill Theatre, the Prince of Wales Theatre, and the London Palladium, and Talk of the Town. As well as designing many costumes for Talk of the Town, he was also involved in the interior design of the venue.
This is a an original sketch on paper, framed, matted and glazed. Frame is in original vintage condition with glazing intact.
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire
Period
c 1970
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire
Item Location
United Kingdom
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+44 (0)7568 569171
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