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Headband - 'Kazura' Obi, Japanese Noh Theatre, 1990

'Kazura' obi silk headband, designed by Akira Yamaguchi, 1990 and made from silk from silkworms bred on organic mulberry leaves. It was worn by Masumi Hiraga Jackson from 1990 onwards f ...

From: Melbourne, Australia Images: 3
Fan - Gold with Coloured Flowers, Noh Theatre, 1990s

Gold fan with handpainted coloured flowers and red trim. Noh is an important form of classical musical drama performed in Japan since the 14th century. The principal actor, and sometime ...

From: Melbourne, Australia Images: 3
Shimotsuke Paper Doll - 'Benkei' [1], Kabuki Priest Warrior, 1998-2007

Japanese Shimotsuke paper doll called 'Benkei' [1], the priest warrior from the 14th century at Kyoto 5-jo bridge. He is a character from Kabuki, a traditional form of Japanese theatre. ...

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Theatre Programme - APG, Pram Factory, Phar Lap, it's Cingalese for Lightning Y'know, 1977

In 1977 the Australian Performing Group staged a production of this new play, written by Stephen Mastare, at the Pram Factory in Carlton. Unhappy with the depiction of his father, Harry ...

From: Carlton, Australia Images: 3
Shimotsuke Paper Doll - 'Kiyotsune', Noh Theatre Warrior, 1998-2007

Japanese Shimotsuke paper doll called 'Kiyotsune', the Heike warrior. He is a principal character from traditional Japanese Noh theatre. The doll is one of several dolls made in Melbou ...

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Shimotsuke Paper Doll - 'Benkei' [2], Kabuki Theatre Priest Warrior , 1998-2007

Japanese Shimotsuke paper doll called 'Benkei' [2], the priest warrior from the 14th century at Kyoto 5-jo bridge. He is a character from Kabuki, a traditional form of Japanese theatre. ...

From: Melbourne, Australia Images: 3
Shimotsuke Paper Doll - 'Tamakazura', Noh Theatre, 1998-2007

Japanese Shimotsuke paper doll called 'Tamakazura', a principal character from 'Tale of Genji', Act I, a traditional Japanese Noh theatre opera. The doll is one of several dolls made i ...

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Shimotsuke Paper Doll - Noh Theatre Female Warrior, 1998-2007

Japanese Shimotsuke paper doll, a female warrior doll from 'Tomoe', a traditional Japanese Noh theatre opera. The doll is one of several dolls made in Melbourne by Masumi Hiraga Jacks ...

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Mask - 'Nakizo', Japanese Noh Theatre, 1945

Wooden painted Nakizo mask, with storage pouch and box, worn for various characters in Noh performance, and purchased and worn by Masumi Hiraga Jackson in 1994. It was made by Kazuko Ab ...

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Mask - 'Nakizo' Mask, Japanese Noh Theatre, 1945

Painted wooden Nakizo mask, with storage pouch and box, worn for various characters in Noh performance, and purchased and worn by Masumi Hiraga Jackson in 1994. It was made by Kazuko Ab ...

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Mask - Pouch, 'Nakizo', Japanese Noh Theatre, 1945

Fabric pouch to house wooden Nakizo mask, worn for various characters in Noh performance, and purchased and worn by Masumi Hiraga Jackson in 1994. It was made by Kazuko Abe in 1945. Noh ...

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Mask - Box, 'Nakizo', Japanese Noh Theatre, 1945

Wooden box to house wooden Nakizo mask, worn for various characters in Noh performance, and purchased and worn by Masumi Hiraga Jackson in 1994. It was made by Kazuko Abe in 1945. Noh i ...

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Table Set - Box, Japanese Noh Theatre, circa 1970

Box to store small portable and collapsible wooden table, bought around 1970 by Masumi Hiraga Jackson and brought by her to Australia when she migrated in 1985. Table is made from Japan ...

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Kimono - Purple Silk, Japanese Noh Theatre, circa 1960s

Purple silk kimono made by Masumi Hiraga Jackson's eldest sister with purchased fabric, with the family crest at the back below the collar. Worn by Masumi for Noh Theatre dancing with a ...

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Skirt - 'Hakama', Japanese Noh Theatre, circa 1970

Alternative Name: 'hakama' [in Japanese] This is a grey 'hakama', a long pleated culotte-like skirt worn over the top of the kimono, which was worn with a purple kimono. The skirt was ...

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Obi - White with Silver Thread Design, Japanese Noh Theatre, 1960s

This is a white obi with a silver threaded snowflake design. Made in the 1960s, it was worn by Masumi Hiraga Jackson for Noh Theatre dancing with the purple kimono [purple kimono made b ...

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Fan - Red, Japanese Noh Theatre, 1960

Red paper fan used for 'Utai', Noh Theatre song. Masumi Hiraga Jackson used the fan when she first sang Noh song at Hosho Noh Theatre, Tokyo in 1960. She brought it with her when she mi ...

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Fan - 'Shimai', Japanese Noh Theatre, 1990s

Shimai paper fan with handpainted coloured flowers and gold detailing. It was used by Masumi Hiraga Jacksom in Noh dance performances in the 1990s. Noh is an important form of classical ...

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Table Set - Japanese Noh Theatre, circa 1970

Alternative Name: 'Shokendai' [in Japanese] Small portable and collapsible wooden table and box, bought around 1970 by Masumi Hiraga Jackson and brought by her to Australia when she mi ...

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Table - Japanese Noh Theatre, circa 1970

Alternative Name: 'Shokendai' [in Japanese] Small portable and collapsible wooden table, bought around 1970 by Masumi Hiraga Jackson and brought by her to Australia when she migrated i ...

From: Melbourne, Australia Images: 2
Songbook - 'Shimae', Japanese Noh Theatre, 1960s

Song book for performing the solo dance 'Shimai' in Japanese Noh Theatre. Including songs and stage directions, it was owned and used by Masumi Hiraga Jackson since the 1960s and brough ...

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Songbook - 'Tomoe' Opera, Japanese Noh Theatre, circa 1960

Songbook for 'Tomoe', a Japanese Noh Theatre opera. It includes a music score, story and lyrics as well as annotated stage directions. It was owned and used by Masumi Hiraga Jackson sin ...

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Invitation - Antigone, Union Theatre, Carlton, 31 Mar 1951

Invitation for the production of Antigone at the Union Theatre, Melbourne University, 31 March 1951. Directed by Nicos Dimitracopoulos, the play was a reworking of Sophocles' 'Antigone' ...

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Program - Sacrifice of Abraham, 1951

Program for the production of Sacrifice of Abraham, in Cretan dialect, performed in Adelaide in 1951. It has been Autographed by the director Nicos Dimitracopoulos, who was director of ...

From: Adelaide, Australia Images: 9
Newspaper - Farrago, 29 Mar 1951

Copy of the newspaper Farrago for the 29th of March 1951, pages 1 to 8. It has an article about Nicos Dimitracopoulos and his production of 'Antigone'. In 1951 Nicos Dimitracopoulos dir ...

From: Carlton, Australia Images: 8
Newspaper - Farrago, 4 Apr 1951

Copy of the newspaper Farrago for the 4th of April 1951, pages 1 to 2 and 7 to 8. It has an review of 'Antigone'. In 1951 Nicos Dimitracopoulos directed a production of Sophocles' 'Anti ...

From: Carlton, Australia Images: 4
Book - Charles Rooking Carter, 'Victoria The British "El Dorado", Edward Stanford, 1870

Book 'Victoria: The British "El Dorado" ' written by Charles Rooking Carter and published by Edward Stanford, London, 1870. Carter wrote the book on returning from Victoria to Britain i ...

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Letter - Helen Sigalas to Miss Ross, 5 Mar 1951

Draft of a letter from Helen (Lili) Sigalas to Miss Ross, dated 5 March 1951. The letter is about the upcoming production of Antigone, to be held at the Union Theatre, University of Mel ...

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Programme - 'The Black and White Minstrel Show', Tivoli Theatre, Melbourne, 1962

Theatre programme for 'The Black and White Minstrel Show' shown at Tivoli Theatre in Melbourne. This musical was performed in Melbourne on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and holidays ...

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Leaflet - Hallo Melbourne Itt Budapest, Petofi Szinhaz, 31 Oct 1958

Leaflet advertising a show by the Petofi Szinhaz, 'Hallo Melbourne itt Budapest' to be held at the Melbourne Town Hall on 31 October 1958. It was used by Hungarian immigrant Julius Toth ...

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Letter - Lili Sigalas to Desmond Connor, Draft, 14 Oct 1950

Draft letter of translation by Lili Sigalas to Desmond Connor, Director of the Union Theatre, Melbourne University, it is dated 14 October 1950. Lili was completing the translation on b ...

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Letter - Nikos Demetracopoulos to Des Connor, Performance of Antigone, 1950

Letter from Nikos Demetracopoulos to Des Connor, director Union Theatre Melbourne, dated 1950. The letter is in regards to his offer to perform Antigone. In 1951 Nikos Demetrakopoulos ...

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Medal - George Coppin, Stokes & Martin, Victoria, Australia

Australia Victoria Melbourne Mint: Stokes & Martin Awarded to: Not issued Other Details: Medal commemorating 'George Coppin of pleasant memory'. Coppin (1819-1906) was a theatre manager ...

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Marionette - Le Forgeron Marionettes, Knight, 1930-1956

Hand-made marionette depicting a medieval knight. It was manufactured and operated in Melbourne by Alex and Murray Smith, who performed as part of Le Forgeron Marionettes from 1930 unti ...

From: Croydon, Australia Images: 3