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00AB-1148
Price: SOLD
JAMES CAMERON'S TITANIC - EMBROIDERED ARTS & CRAFTS MOTIF 1910's VINTAGE TEA GOWN
Early 20th century tea gown with stylized ARTS & CRAFTS movement embroidery. Rosey mauve wool gown, black silk satin & taffeta embroidered bodice, sash & trim, black chiffon yoke with ecru lace neckline. Jumper type bodice flares over shoulder area with contrasting silk satin Arts & Crafts motif embroidery. Chiffon inset at neckline yoke. Ecru embroidered lace ring collar. Black silk satin & taffeta high waisted cummerbund with fringed sash. Long sleeves with decorative black & ecru lace placket & woven buttons. Back left side snap & hook closure. Flared full length skirt with tucks below waist center back and sculpted pieced sides back left & right. Tab insets and decorative self covered buttons at skirt sides and back. All original early 1900's vintage, NOT a modern remake.
JAMES CAMERON'S TITANIC:
In 1996 we were privileged to contribute wardrobe to the Fox/Paramount production of James Cameron's TITANIC. It is without a doubt, one of the most exciting projects we have ever been associated with. At the end of the enormous production there were naturally pieces that went missing. This gown was one of the pieces traded to us, from the production, as a replacement. All important garments that were purchased by the costume department had TITANIC production labels applied (see photo). There was a conscientious effort made by the costume designer to purchase authentic period pieces, restore them if necessary and protect them during production. They were stored in the safety of individual boxes and only brought out when a scene required them. This gown has been in our private collection since that time. It has been painstakingly stored for safekeeping. This is the first time it is being offered for public consideration.
Label:
TITANIC
Also included:
The Titanic production storage box, as noted above, is also included with purchase. Attached to the storage box is a Polaroid snapshot of the dress taken by the costume department for identification purposes. A description of the dress is hand written on side. Box shows some wear from general use during the production.
Approximate Measurements:
Bust measured underarm to underarm - 32"
Sleeve measured from seam to hem edge - 23 1/2"
Shoulder measured across back yoke - 15 1/2"
Bodice length measured from neck edge to waist seam - 12 1/2"
High waist - 25"
Low waist - 27"
Hip - 38"
Skirt length measured center back from high waist seam to hem edge - 42"
Condition:
Considering it's use in a film production and the early period of the gown it is in very good condition, however, it does have issues. Shows some minor wear and there are several tiny moth holes throughout, with one a bit larger on the skirt. Shows some minor soiling & age discoloring, soil mark at underside of hem where sweep has been removed. Shows edge wear to satin at bodice. Appears that bodice lining and sash have been copied and professionally restored. Gown is wearable.
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