HILDA WETTON (1896-1980) - HAND DRAWN WINDMILL THEATRE COSTUME DESIGN
HILDA WETTON (1896-1980) - HAND DRAWN WINDMILL THEATRE COSTUME DESIGN. A fantastic original work by Hilda Wetton c1930s, famed designer of cabaret dancer costumes notably for performers in 'Showgirls' at the Windmill Theatre, Soho circa 1937. Two designs in pencil and watercolour on thick card like stock (each approx 13 x 31cm) are included here, affixed to a sheet of paper (27 x 44cm), with one hand signed and both annotated by Hilda. Condition is very good. References: See documentary on The Windmill Theatre via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F42U4aNFPDc with Hilda drawing from 4.54 onwards. Other examples of Hilda's other works are also held by the V&A and can be seen at http://collections.vam.ac.uk/name/wetton-hilda/A39361/
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HILDA WETTON (1896-1980) - HAND DRAWN WINDMILL THEATRE COSTUME DESIGN. A fantastic original work by Hilda Wetton c1930s, famed designer of cabaret dancer costumes notably for performers in 'Showgirls' at the Windmill Theatre, Soho circa 1937. Two designs in pencil and watercolour on thick card like stock (each approx 13 x 31cm) are included here, affixed to a sheet of paper (27 x 44cm), with one hand signed and both annotated by Hilda. Condition is very good. References: See documentary on The Windmill Theatre via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F42U4aNFPDc with Hilda drawing from 4.54 onwards. Other examples of Hilda's other works are also held by the V&A and can be seen at http://collections.vam.ac.uk/name/wetton-hilda/A39361/