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Richard Cardini, Jr. ’s bellhop costume. Modeled after the costume made famous by his mother, this bellhop uniform was tailored for her son, Richard Cardini, Jr. Includes military-style uniform, pants, suspenders, and matching bellboy’s cap bearing a letter “C” monogram. Shows considerable internal and external wear from use. A photograph of Richard, Jr. in a similar costume can be seen on an early Cardini Christmas card. In that image (shown here), he poses with his mother, who is similarly attired.


Potter & Potter

Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter

Date:
2013-04-06

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