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| Anna Pavlova ballet dress restored by Museum of London | Anna Pavlova ballet dress restored by Museum of London |
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| The Museum of London have restored an historic ballet costume worn by Anna Pavlova at the height of her fame. | The Museum of London have restored an historic ballet costume worn by Anna Pavlova at the height of her fame. |
| The Russian dancer wore the dress in a solo piece called The Dying Swan, first performed in 1907. | The Russian dancer wore the dress in a solo piece called The Dying Swan, first performed in 1907. |
| The museum said the item was "a truly incredible part" of its archive. | The museum said the item was "a truly incredible part" of its archive. |
| The Dying Swan, choreographed by Mikhail Fokine, was considered a "landmark in ballet history", according to the museum. | The Dying Swan, choreographed by Mikhail Fokine, was considered a "landmark in ballet history", according to the museum. |
| Pavlova performed the piece on numerous occasions in the capital during the 1920s where it became a favourite with London audiences. | Pavlova performed the piece on numerous occasions in the capital during the 1920s where it became a favourite with London audiences. |
| However, Ms Austin spent more than 100 hours to restore it to its former glory - the highlights of which feature in the video series. | However, Ms Austin spent more than 100 hours to restore it to its former glory - the highlights of which feature in the video series. |