Edith Head 18th Century Style Costume
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A gold lame costume ensemble including a gold lame, 18th century style evening gown, strapless, detached sleeves, four gold life-size model gold doves, fitted bodice, sweeping swag, draped across skirt, label reading, "Western Costume Co" and in handwritten notation, "Grace Kelly," together with multi layer net petticoat, a gold lame mask, mounted on stick, a gold wig with life-size model gold dove attached, label inside reading, "Bob Kelly, New York," an ash blonde wig, additional life-size model gold dove, and a group of gold costume jewelry including a gold and rhinestone necklace, two gold and rhinestone bracelets, and a pair of gold and rhinestone clip-on style earrings. This ensemble is an inspired copy of one of Grace Kelly's costumes from the 1955 film production of "To Catch A Thief" (which Head costume designed and was nominated an Academy Award for), and was worn to represent Kelly's character in one of Head's traveling 1970s fashion shows, which showcased her iconic film costume designs. This EH includes a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Darren Julien, President of JulienEntertainment.Com.
Condition: Minor tears and occasional tearing throughout, some damage to doves, overall fair/good.
Provenance: From the Personal Collection of Edith Head.
EHs 222, 104, 124, 131, & 192
Condition: Minor tears and occasional tearing throughout, some damage to doves, overall fair/good.
Provenance: From the Personal Collection of Edith Head.
EHs 222, 104, 124, 131, & 192
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Edith Head 18th Century Style Costume
Estimate $600 - $800
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