costume, dancing

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Pink and black tutu tap-dancing outfit with hat, headband and two pairs of gloves, worn by Glenys Gargan, circa 1955-1958

pink satin tutu with black tulle, lace and sequin beading, lined with cream coloured fabric, leotard with skirt attached, two shoulder straps pinned down shorter with safety pins, zip fastening up centre back

Straw hat has been covered in pink satin, black lace and adorned with red and black feathers, elastic band to hold onto head

Head band is semi-circular pink satin band with sequin and feather embellishments

One pair of black lace gloves, pink sequins down centre of arm, one pair of black lace fingerless gloves

Accession number: 1999.107.98 Last Update: 15 May 2023
Other Name

Pink and black tutu tap-dancing outfit, circa 1955 (descriptive name)

Associated Place

Auckland/New Zealand

Accession Number

1999.107.98

Accession Date

27 Aug 1999

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costume, dancing, 1999.107.98, Photographed by Denise Baynham, digital, 05 Dec 2017, © Auckland Museum CC BY © Auckland Museum CC BY
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