A wooden skirt costume turns a rehearsal pause into an unexpected tea break. The wearer rests her hands on the pale angular construction while a friend places a blue enamel cup on its outer tier. Their smiles and downward glances keep the exchange informal beside the carefully built wearable sculpture.

A dark waist support and small brass hinges connect the hinged wooden tiers. An ivory puff-sleeve blouse, navy underskirt and burgundy flats give the costume a simple fabric base, while the friend’s floral dress adds a softer pattern. Folded cloth on a bench and the brick courtyard provide a working setting around the extraordinary garment.