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Lot 1237
A Paramount Pictures gown worn by Veronica Lake, Gail Russell, and Virginia Welles
10 December 2019, 14:00 PST
Los AngelesUS$1,800 - US$2,200
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A Paramount Pictures gown worn by Veronica Lake, Gail Russell, and Virginia Welles
Green two-toned floral patterned full-length sleeveless gown with a row of matching appliqued flowers at the neckline and subtle boning in the bodice, bearing a blue-lettered "Paramount" label inscribed, "Virginia Wells [sic]" in black ink and an interior "Paramount Pictures Ladies Wardrobe" stamp; accompanied by a matching long-sleeved hip-length jacket with matching tube-like trim, with "PAR 2 PC" in white ink to lining. Paramount got their money's worth out of this dress which was featured in publicity portraits of their biggest stars of the 1940s, Veronica Lake and Gail Russell. Actress Virginia Welles also prominently wears this unique piece in the film, Ladies Man (1947). Accompanied by 4 photos of all three actresses wearing the ensemble.


















