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Price: SOLD
JAMES CAMERON'S TITANIC - FUR FELT GIBSON GIRL HAT - VELVET BAND AND FEATHERS - BUCKLE WITH STEEL CUT BEADS
1900's vintage Gibson Girl hat. Gray fluffly fur felt, deep dark red (burgundy, darker shade than photos illustrate) velvet band and feathers, base metal buckle with steel cut beads. Large dome crown. Brim with turn back edge. Large velvet bow with feathers. Large rectangular metal buckle with weave motif and steel cut beads. Muslin liner. Classic walking suit hat for the well dressed Gibson Girl.
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 hat 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 hat 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.
Also included:
The Titanic storage box custom made for production, as noted above, is also included with the purchase. Attached to the storage box is a Polaroid snapshot of the hat taken by the costume department for identification purposes. Box shows some production wear. Box dimensions: 20" X 13"
Label:
TITANIC
Approximate measurements:
Crown height - 3 1/2"
Full hat diameter - 18"
Brim circumference - 54"
Band - 2"
Buckle - 3 3/8 X 4 5/8"
Condition:
Considering its use in a film production and the early period of the hat it is in very good condition, however, it does have issues. Shows light age discolor, light soil marks at lining and some wear at brim edge and feathers. Nap is a bit matted and velvet a bit dusty.
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