$28,125
A pale yellow strapless bouffant gown worn by Elizabeth Taylor, as the high-society Angela Vickers in the Academy Award winning A Place in the Sun (Paramount, 1951). The fitted boned bodice is composed of ruched ivory tulle over yellow taffeta. The bust is generously embellished with small yellow velvet flowers. The full skirt is formed from three layers of cream tulle and a yellow taffeta underskirt. The top layer of tulle has been added post production but has served in the preservation of this piece. The second layer is garnished with scattered small yellow velvet flowers. There is a Paramount label reading "Elizabeth Taylor." Costume design by Edith Head. The style of this gown was copied for the fashion market and became the template for the 1950s prom dress. Accompanied by a copy of the film. Categories: Elizabeth Taylor
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2012-11-09
