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Price: SOLD
JAMES CAMERON'S TITANIC - SILK CHIFFON 1910's VINTAGE TEA GOWN WITH TRAIN - OPULENT BURNISHED METALLIC GOLD EMBROIDERY
1910's vintage draped chiffon tea gown with metallic embroidery. Black silk chiffon & silk satin gown w/ burnished metallic gold embroidery. Ivory silk chiffon & black silk satin lining, wool faced hem. Black lace & velvet ribbon trim. Fitted boned bodice w/ squarish ribbon drawstring neckline. Wide bodice band w/ metallic embroidery. Shirred chiffon bands over shoulders. Half sleeves w/ black lace, metallic lace & ribbon trim. Ivory chiffon partial bodice lining. Black velvet ribbon waist. Chiffon overskirt, shorter front with sweep at back. Wide corresponding band of metallic embroidery at overskirt hem edged w/ ribbon bands. Silk satin underskirt with sweep. Hook/snap closure back bodice & center back skirt. 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
("TITANTIC" sic. The original custom labels purchased by the costume department were mis-spelled with the extra T. Later on during the production the error was corrected. They were the same style labels.)
Also included:
The Titanic production storage box, as noted above, is also included with the purchase. Attached to the storage box is a Polaroid snapshot of the dress taken by the costume department for identification purposes. Written on box in costume department during production: "PEGGY PICKHART, Evening Core". Box shows some wear from general use during the production.
Approximate Measurements:
Bust -37/38"
Sleeve from seam to lace edge-14"
Shoulder across back yoke-approx. 15"
Bodice length from shoulder seam to waist-16"
Waist-30"
Hip-38"
Skirt length center front from waist to hem edge-43"
Skirt length back from waist seam to hem edge-55"
Condition:
Considering its use in a film production and the early period of the gown it is in very good condition, however, it does have issues. Shows light wear at bodice lining and a few tiny tears at chiffon & lace. Shows some tearing at net covering over embroidery... inconspicuous & does not compromise garment.
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