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Marx Brothers Masks, 1993

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/3/1/2/10/2

Scope and Contents

Three painted latex foam and chamois leather masks, made by the Spitting Image Workshop for the Spitting Swanns Limited theatrical production of Sergei Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf symphonic tale. These masks are in the representation of the members of the American comedy act, The Marx Brothers: Chico, Groucho and Harpo. These masks were used as ornamentation in the theatre-setting for the production (SI/373 (a to c)).

Dates

  • Creation: 1993

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Part restricted. Access may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please seek guidance.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright - held by Roger Law.

Extent

1 archive box(es) (Items are currently held in a polystyrene box, which needs to be replaced.) : Latex foam; leather

Language of Materials

English

Separated Materials

See parent record.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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