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A Mitzi Gaynor costume worn when performing at the 1967 Academy Awards®, designed by Bob Mackie
10 December 2019, 14:00 PST
Los AngelesSold for US$1,912.50 inc. premium
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A Mitzi Gaynor costume worn when performing at the 1967 Academy Awards®, designed by Bob Mackie
Bright orange long-sleeved pleated mini skirt with a large polka-dot bow at the neckline, with four Velcro closures on the back. One of Mitzi's greatest honors was performing "Georgy Girl," one of the nominees for "Best Music, Original Song" at the April 10, 1967 Academy Awards® held at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. Starting the number in this docile costume with pigtails, a large hat, and big glasses, she ultimately threw off this "conservative" costume and appeared in a thoroughly modern and glamorous beaded leotard, singing and dancing for an audience of her peers. She recalled it as being "the most thrilling night of my life." She then went on to wear the outfit in her live stage shows into 1968. This lot consists of the orange dress only and is accompanied by a vintage photo of Mitzi wearing the costume in her 1967 stage act at Lake Tahoe.


















