Lot 12
Unlabelled Givenchy Top Worn by Actress Carroll Baker, with Two Associated Photographs, 1962
Sale 1076 - Fall Fashion & Accessories
Sep 16, 2022
10:00AM CT
Online / Chicago
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Lot Description
Unlabelled Givenchy Top Worn by Actress Carroll Baker, with Two Associated Photographs, 1962
Actress Carroll Baker (b. 1931) attended the 1962 Academy Awards ceremony and wore this haute couture top (attributed to Hubert de Givenchy) when she presented the Oscar for Best Art Direction (Black-and-White) alongside Richard Chamberlain. Baker can be seen wearing this item in this video: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zX7zRVb6f6k). Two press photos of Carroll Baker at the event wearing this top are included. The photos feature Ms. Baker with Maximillian Schell, who won for Best Actor that year for the film Judgment at Nuremberg.
Grey net top with blue and silver flower embroidery, wide neckline, short sleeves, structured peplum, silver rhinestone detailing and trim, with plunged back neckline and snap closure.
Label: Unlabeled, Attributed to Givenchy Haute Couture
Size Label: Unlabeled
Style/Serial No.: Unlabeled
Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 14.75"
Chest: 31.25"
Waist: 25.75"
Hips: 34"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 21"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 18.5"
Property from the Collection of a Midwest University
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