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Elton John: A denim jacket and trouser suit by 'Bill Whitten's Workroom 27', 1973-74, 2 image 1
Elton John: A denim jacket and trouser suit by 'Bill Whitten's Workroom 27', 1973-74, 2 image 2
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Elton John: A denim jacket and trouser suit by 'Bill Whitten's Workroom 27', 1973-74, 2 image 5
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Lot 240

Elton John: A denim jacket and trouser suit by 'Bill Whitten's Workroom 27',
1973-74, 2

18 July 2018, 12:00 BST
London, Knightsbridge

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Elton John: A denim jacket and trouser suit by 'Bill Whitten's Workroom 27',

1973-74,
the suit made from numerous panels of denim, embellished with sequins, applique, ribbon, lace, various fabrics, and a tapestry embroidered scene on the back of the jacket, fully lined, the buttons made up of USA cent coins, both labelled Bill Whitten's Workroom 27, accompanied by a copy of the original invoice from the Elton John AIDS Foundation, (2)

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Provenance:
Ex-lot 240, The Elton John Collection, Sotheby's, London, 6th September 1988.
Acquired by the vendor directly from the Elton John AIDS Foundation, 'Out The Closet', 29th November 1994.

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