
Description
Handkerchief - 'The Piccolino from Top Hat', circa 1939
Unknown designer
Source Museums Victoria
This handkerchief was produced as a souvenir of the American motion picture `Top Hat', released in 1935. it features performers Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire performing in a number from the film, entitled `Piccolino'. The dress Rogers wore in the scene is now in the collection of the National Museum of American History in Washington DC.
Printed in one corner: THE/ PICCOLINO/ FROM/ TOP HAT
ClassificationRecreation & tourism, Collecting, Handkerchiefs
DisciplineHistory
Overall Dimensions 305 mm (Width), 310 mm (Height)
very good condition no tares or holes or smell there are a couple of tiny stains I did not launder
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Unknown designer
Source Museums Victoria
This handkerchief was produced as a souvenir of the American motion picture `Top Hat', released in 1935. it features performers Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire performing in a number from the film, entitled `Piccolino'. The dress Rogers wore in the scene is now in the collection of the National Museum of American History in Washington DC.
Printed in one corner: THE/ PICCOLINO/ FROM/ TOP HAT
ClassificationRecreation & tourism, Collecting, Handkerchiefs
DisciplineHistory
Overall Dimensions 305 mm (Width), 310 mm (Height)
very good condition no tares or holes or smell there are a couple of tiny stains I did not launder
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
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Vintage Fred Astaire Handkerchief - 'The Piccolino from Top Hat', 1935
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