$10,240
A chocolate silk dress worn by Betty Grable as Loco Dempsey in How to Marry a Millionaire (20th Century, 1953). Grable appeared with Marilyn Monroe and Lauren Bacall in this film about three New York models trying to land rich husbands. The bodice is fitted with three-quarter sleeves and a floating back yoke. The full skirt is pleated. The dress has hand finished work to the interior, hidden zip and snap closure to the front, and a bias label that reads "1-27-1-7958-A705-23 Betty Grable." William Travilla received an Oscar nomination for outstanding achievement in Color Costume Design for his work on this film. Accompanied by a copy of the film. PROVENANCE From the Estate of William Travilla Categories: Marilyn Monroe
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2013-11-08
