Dress and Cape, 1977. Designed by Edith Head, made by Western Costume Company in Los Angeles
Sale 690 - Haute Couture & Luxury Fall Fashion (Online Only)
Sep 17, 2019
10:00AM CT
Online / Chicago
Estimate
$500 -
$700
Sold for $875
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Dress and Cape, 1977. Designed by Edith Head, made by Western Costume Company in Los Angeles
Worn by Olivia de Havilland for the American Film Institute tribute to Bette Davis in 1977.
Mauve silk crepe dress made of multiple layers all stitched to a boned inner bodice of cream silk. The dress has thin shoulder straps and closes down the center back. A poncho of self-fabric closes at the center back with a button (missing) and loop. The matching shoes are made of a purple satin.
Dress and poncho are unlabelled. Shoe are stamped: Raine
Approximate Flat Measurements Across the Front:
DRESS
Bust: 19"
Waist: 16"
Hips: 21"
Length (from underarm): 47"
Haute Couture and Hollywood Designs Worn by Dame Olivia de Havilland.
Condition Report
Condition:
Overall good condition. The center front hem has a few brown spots from wear, the underarms show some discoloration and the poncho is missing its center back button. The shoes are worn and discolored. The heel caps on both shoes are missing.
Overall good condition. The center front hem has a few brown spots from wear, the underarms show some discoloration and the poncho is missing its center back button. The shoes are worn and discolored. The heel caps on both shoes are missing.
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