Museum of the History of the Greek Costume

Museum of the History of the Greek Costume is a special interest museum in Athens, Greece. It was inaugurated by the former Minister of Culture, Melina Mercouri, in 1988 and is part of the Lyceum Club of Greek Women, a non profit society founded in 1911.[1]

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Background History Industry Costume coordination Use of costume in Athenian tragedy Wardrobe supervisor
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Design Costume design Costume designer Spirit gum
Elements and methods Body painting Disguise Fake moustache Fatsuit Illusion costume Inflatable costume Zentai
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Period Plague doctor costume Modern dress
Children Sesame Street Zoobilee Zoo
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Organizations Angels Costumes Costume Designers Guild Western Costume
Awards Laurence Olivier AACTA Academy Award Africa Movie Academy BAFTA Critics' Choice César David di Donatello Filmfare Golden Arena IIFA National Film Award Robert Satellite Costume Designers Guild (TV) Costume Designers Guild (fantasy)
People Category:Costume designers
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The museum's collections include Greek traditional costumes, jewellery, reproductions of minoan, classic and Byzantine clothes, as well as porcelain dolls with Greek costumes.[2]

References

"The Lyceum Club of Greek Women 100 years". Piraeus Bank Group Cultural Foundation. Retrieved 29 October 2018.
"Museum of the History of the Greek Costume of the Lyceum Club of Greek Women". Athens Museums. Retrieved 29 October 2018.

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