Detail of dress worn by Vivien Leigh

This costume was designed by Director Peter Brook for his 1955 production of Titus Andronicus. The dress was worn by Actor Vivien Leigh as the character Lavinia. It is a full-length sleeveless, white, Roman-style dress. Dress has a low neckline and narrow shoulder straps, each decorated with a gold disc. A triangle of fabric and a long train are attached to each shoulder. The skirt of the dress is quite full, with attached white petticoat. The two trains of fabric have a glove attached for the actor's hands. Dress has a belt of gold rope which is tied at the back.